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Updated COVID-19 testing guidelines

Updated COVID-19 testing guidelines

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BEDFORD, NH – The number one priority of SolutionHealth is the safety of patients, staff, and the community. Elliot Hospital and Southern New Hampshire Medical Center urge your attention to new testing guidelines, established to help keep our healthcare staff safe and preserve essential supplies, such as swabs and Personal Protective Equipment, so we can continue serving our community in the coming weeks. Thank you for your support during this critical time.

– Most people with mild symptoms and those who have been exposed but do not have symptoms will not be tested in accordance with CDC and NH DPHS guidelines.

– If you are not tested, your primary provider can advise on how to best manage your symptoms at home and prevent spreading the virus to others.

– The Emergency Department should only be utilized in case of a life-threatening emergency, such as difficulty breathing. If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency, dial 911.

About SolutionHealth – SolutionHealth is a highly coordinated, regional health care network founded by Elliot Health System and Southern New Hampshire Health. Its purpose is to better serve the health care needs and interests of southern New Hampshire as a region by improving and increasing access, quality, value, and community benefits.

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