CDC: How To Make and Wear Masks

• DRIVE-THROUGH COLLECTION SITES:  Banner Health, Escalera Health, and Walgreens have drive-through test sites here in Tucson! For further: http://dyerhealth.com
• IN-HOME TESTING: WE are proud to partner with Microgen to send our patients COVID-19 test kits directly to their homes:  "With many labs at capacity and test turn-around times slowing down, MicroGenDX has validated its own Lab Developed COVID-19 Test and are ready to assist.  MicroGenDX is the most experienced molecular diagnostic laboratory for infectious disease having run more than 400,000 DNA tests over the last 12 years. MicroGenDX’s COVID-19 Rapid PCR Test has a 24hr turn around time from time of receipt. We are the first national laboratory to be validated and offer the COVID-19 TEST with sputum. Induced sputum collection has been shown to deliver better results and is far less invasive than swab collection methods. CLICK TO VIEW STUDY  MicroGenDX will have the capacity to process 4,000 samples per day beginning March 23rd, increasing to 8,000+ per day in the very near future.  We are following FDA protocols for EUA (Emergency Use Authorization)

 U.S. PATIENTS ONLY:
$99 Physician Approved Prepaid Test Service
(+ $20 $10 shipping fee until May 1st if sent to patient)

MEDICARE PATIENTS:
Billed to Medicare

HOSPITAL SEND OUT/OVERFLOW FROM OTHER LABS:
$99/test

•  The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center is now available to take COVID-19 calls from Arizona providers and the general public: 

1-844-542-8201 

• Click on the picture to see the Arizona Department of Health Services update on the Corona Virus in Arizona.

•  Before seeking care, call your healthcare provider and tell them that you have, or are being evaluated for, COVID-19. Put on a facemask before you enter the facility.  At Dyer Health, we will separate ALL patients with potential COVID-19 from other patients by using a separate entrance and exam room until further notice.  Please send Voicemail to Text message upon arrival at office: 520-595-3457.

• As of 3/15/20, there is no current treatment for COVID-19 (only self-isolation to prevent the spread, rest, drink plenty of fluids, eat, take antipyretics to control fevers) unless you develop EMERGENCY  WARNING  SIGNS.  If you are suffering symptoms, and are healthy (without compromised immune system), it is recommended that you remain in self-imposed isolation until:

1. Resolution of fever, without use of antipyretics/medication for fever
2. Improvement in illness signs and symptoms
3. Negative results of an FDA Emergency Use Authorized molecular assay for COVID-19 from at least two consecutive sets of paired nasopharyngeal and throat swabs specimens collected ≥24 hours apart (total of four negative specimens—two nasopharyngeal and two throat).

• If you develop EMERGENCY  WARNING  SIGNS for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include:

1. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
2. Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
3. New confusion or inability to arouse
4. Bluish lips or face

• If you traveled to China or other areas currently affected by COVID-19 and feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, you should:

1. Avoid contact with others.
2. Do not travel while sick.
3. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
4. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, immediately after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.
5. If you need to seek medical care, before going to your doctor’s office, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.
6. Discuss travel to China with your healthcare provider. Older adults and travelers with chronic medical conditions may be at risk for more severe disease.