COVID-19 (coronavirus) Patient Information
			
			
Mask Policy
Our first concern is everyone’s safety. The CDC eased indoor mask guidance, now relying on how COVID-19 is affecting a community’s healthcare system, rather than transmission rates alone, as a guide for mask recommendations.  Masks are optional when visiting our clinics based on your preference. You may request that your doctor and/or care team wear a mask if you wish.
Appointments 
Appointments can be scheduled by calling (843) 664-9393 or booked online. Please remember that all appointments will continue to follow our COVID-19 pre-screening guidelines referenced above.   
Information provided by CDC on COVID-19:
Potential mitigation activities according to level of community transmission or impact of COVID-19 by setting.
None To Minimal
- Know where to find local information on COVID-19 and local trends of COVID-19 cases.
 - Know the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do if symptomatic:
- Stay home when you are sick
 - Call your health care provider’s office in advance of a visit
 - Limit movement in the community
 - Limit visitors
 
 - Know what additional measures those at highrisk and who are vulnerable should take.
 - Implement personal protective measures (e.g., stay home when sick, handwashing, respiratory etiquette, clean frequently touched surfaces daily).
 - Create a household plan of action in case of illness in the household or disruption of daily activities due to COVID-19 in the community.
- Consider 2-week supply of prescription and over the counter medications, food and other essentials. Know how to get food delivered if possible.
 - Establish ways to communicate with others (e.g., family, friends, co-workers).
 - Establish plans to telework, what to do about childcare needs, how to adapt to cancellation of events.
 
 - Know about emergency operations plans for schools/workplaces of household members.
 
Minimal to Moderate
- Continue to monitor local information about COVID-19 in your community.
 - Continue to practice personal protective measures.
 - Continue to put household plan into action.
 - Individuals at increased risk of severe illness should consider staying at home and avoiding gatherings or other situations of potential exposures, including travel.
 
Substantial
- Continue to monitor local information.
 - Continue to practice personal protective measures.
 - Continue to put household plan into place.
 - All individuals should limit community movement and adapt to disruptions in routine activities (e.g., school and/or work closures) according to guidance from local officials.