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Legacy Health asks the public to avoid hospital emergency departments for COVID-19 tests
| MEDIA CONTACT: Vicki Guinn Legacy Health |
PORTLAND, ORE. – Jan. 5, 2022 – As COVID-19 cases rise due to the omicron variant, Legacy Health and the other healthcare systems in the area understand the frustration people are experiencing as they try to get a test. Emergency departments at local hospitals are not the place to get tested. Instead, contact your doctor to discuss testing options if you feel symptomatic. You can also check the Oregon Health Authority’s website for testing sites and events.
It may take time to get a test for travel, returning to work, and returning to school after a possible exposure. The best thing you can do to protect yourself and others is to practice good hand hygiene, wear a mask, physically distance, get your vaccine, and, if eligible, your booster.
Visit the CDC’s website for more information about COVID-19 symptoms and quarantine periods.
About Legacy Health
Legacy Health is a large, nonprofit, integrated health system with seven hospital campuses serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, including a full-service children’s hospital and a behavioral health emergency services facility. Legacy also operates an extensive ambulatory services network that includes 70 clinic locations and offers a broad continuum of care. The organization is a $3 billion + community system of care with over 14,000 employees in two states. Known for its commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care, Legacy Health has earned a strong reputation for clinical excellence, community partnership, and mission-driven service in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit www.legacyhealth.org.
