We are working vigilantly to do our part in preventing the spread of COVID-19. We have COVID-19 protocols in place to protect our patients, guests, staff, providers and community.
Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates, PC has restarted seeing patients in the clinic. However, virtual care (also commonly referred to as telehealth or telemedicine) for office consultations are still available if desired. Insurance carriers continue to update their telehealth and telemedicine guidelines during this transition time. It is important for you to be aware you may incur out-of-pocket costs depending on your insurance plan.
To schedule an appointment, please call our office at (402) 397-7057. Our schedulers are available by phone from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
Midwest Endoscopy Services, LLC has resumed both upper endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures. Please call our office at (402) 397-7057 to schedule.
Prior to arrival to your appointment, ensure you have not had any of the following symptoms in the last 14 days. If you have one, or combination of the following symptoms; refrain from leaving your home and notify us at (402) 397-7057 to reschedule:
- Fever to 100.4 F (38C) or higher
- Cough
- Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chest pain
- Sore throat
- Loss of sense of smell or taste
- New onset of fatigue or lack of energy
- New onset nausea with or without vomiting
- New onset diarrhea
- Any other significant new or unusual symptom
Unfortunately, we are unable to diagnose and treat patients with COVID-19 in our clinics. If you suspect you may have COVID-19 or have ANY of the symptoms above; please contact your primary care provider or applicable local health department.
All patients scheduled for an appointment will be required to pass the screening criteria at the front door, we will ask you to sanitize your hands and wear a mask when entering the clinical area. We ask that you come alone to your office appointment and infusion appointments. Exceptions will be made for parents or guardians of children who are minors or other legal caregivers. Effective July 1, 2020, one guest will be allowed in the lobby for endoscopy procedures.
International travel within 14 days will remain restricted. As an organization we will continue to recommend essential, local travel only i.e.: medical appointments, pharmacy, place of employment. However, if you choose or must travel within the US, protect yourself during your trip by:
- Cleaning hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub your hands together until they feel dry
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Avoid close contact with others
- Keep 6 feet of physical distance from others – avoiding close contact is especially important
- Wear a cloth face covering/mask in public
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Avoid large crowded tourist attractions and events
- Avoid densely populated metropolitan areas or counties, states or cities with current escalating “hot spots”
If you have traveled to and from high risk areas based on the CDC and local Department of Health and Human Services recommendations, we ask that you call in advance of your appointment.
For more information related to travel visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html
We care about your health and well-being. Please do your part to reduce your risk and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Refer to the resources below for more information and guidance.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we work together to keep everyone healthy and safe.
Sincerely,
Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates, PC
Midwest Endoscopy Services, LLC
Additional Information on COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services
http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
