Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

Throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency, Emerson Hospital is prepared to care for our community. With ongoing changes in guidance from state and national authorities, our team continues to stay on top of every update and adjusts our policies to care for patients. Currently, all staff, patients, and visitors coming to the hospital and our outpatient practices are provided a mask to wear upon entering our facilities. Our visitor policy limits access to the hospital to protect our patients and staff.

By the Numbers

Below are the numbers of COVID-19 patients at Emerson on December 1, 2020. 

• Current number of COVID-19 inpatients: 13
• Current number of admitted persons under investigation (PUIs): 1

The Hospital is Safe!

Do not delay care if you need it. Many new policies are in place to ensure your health and safety when you come to Emerson Hospital, urgent care or one of our practices during the pandemic. While you will notice some differences, such as all staff and visitors wearing masks, we continue to provide advanced medical care with a compassionate touch.

• What to Expect When You Come for Care
• Our Commitment to Safe Care
• Surgery at Emerson Hospital: Assuring Your Health & Safety

In the videos below, physicians and staff take you through the patient experience when you visit Emerson Hospital or our related physician offices.

Rehabilitative & Sports Therapies

Primary Care

Mammography

Giving Birth at Emerson

Surgery

Emergency Department

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Telehealth is Available for You!

During this stressful time, it is important to take care of yourself. A telehealth visit is a convenient way for you to consult with your doctor without having to go to the office. There are certain situations or conditions that require an in-office visit, however many appointments can happen over the phone or with video chat. Most Emerson doctors are available for telehealth visits for your health and well-being, which many insurance plans will cover.

• Find a Doctor and Request an Appointment

COVID-19 Recovery Program

The COVID-19 Recovery Care Team at Emerson’s Clough Family Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies helps patients recovering from COVID-19 understand their symptoms and work through their limitations to help them move beyond the virus. The program addresses the physical and cognitive decline that impacts strength, cardiovascular endurance, joint mobility, speech, swallowing, and cognition. Click here to learn more.

Further Reading

• Allergies, Cold, Flu or COVID-19? How to Tell the Difference
• Visit Your Pediatrician: Don’t Delay Your Child’s Health
• Have a Pandemic Puppy? 10 Ways to Prevent Human Injuries with Your New Best Friend
• Keep Your Back and Body Healthy While Working From Home
• Keeping Emerson Clean and Safe — A Q&A with Environmental Services Leaders
• Feeling More Disoriented Lately? Here’s How to Center Yourself
• How to Keep Fit While Staying Home
• Nourishing the Mind, Body and Soul During the Pandemic
• Life Tips During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• How to Keep Your Children Physically Active While Staying at Home
• 7 Health Tips If You Experience Coronavirus Symptoms from Dr. Russell Zide of Emerson Primary Care Associates of Bedford

Podcasts

Talking with Children about COVID-19: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
It can be difficult to talk with children about a health emergency in the most appropriate ways — so as to educate while soothing fears and reducing anxiety. In this podcast, Dr. Amy Forrer of Emerson Family Medicine practice in Maynard shares important tips for having these conversations with children.

Mental Health and COVID-19: Taking Care of Yourself and Loved Ones
Tony Piro, MSW, the director of operations for Emerson's behavioral health team, discusses mental health during the COVID-19 crisis and how people can maintain the mental well-being of themselves and loved ones.

The Labor & Delivery Experience in the Time of COVID-19: A Podcast for Pregnant Moms and Partners
Avery Fisher, a certified nurse midwife with AFA OB/GYN, answers questions that pregnant moms and their partners may have about giving birth at Emerson during the COVID-19 crisis.

Listen to more from our physicians and clinicians on our Health Works Here podcast page, or through Apple Podcasts, Google Play or Spotify.

Additional Resources

• To learn the facts about COVID-19 and help stop the spread of misinformation, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
• For local information, visit the Massachusetts Department of Public Health resource page.
• Coronavirus.gov provides information from the CDC, FEMA, and the White House.
• CDC Fact Sheets [each opens as a PDF]
  • What to Do if You Are Sick With COVID-19 [中文 | Español]
  • What You Need to Know About COVID-19 [中文 | Español]
• Nursing Home Family Resource Line — The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health & Human Services launched a phone resource line to connect family members of nursing home and rest home residents with up-to-date information during the COVID-19 outbreak. Simply call 617-660-5399. This service is available seven days a week between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.