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Kettering Health Network is adding locations for patients suffering with respiratory symptoms associated with COVID-19.
These new respiratory care locations provide a safe setting for patients to be evaluated for respiratory illnesses and potential testing, the health network said in a recent announcement.
The newsiteswere announced asCOVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to climb to records. The other large health system in the area, Dayton-based Premier Health also recently announced that theirCOVID-19 test sites operated with affiliated laboratory CompuNet nowalso have flu tests for people with provider orders, which can help peopledistinguish what is causing their respiratory symptoms.
At these locations, patients with respiratory symptoms associated with COVID-19, such as cough or shortness of breath, will be seen by an advance practice provider so they receive the most appropriate care.
If the provider decides testing is appropriate, they may order a nasopharyngeal swab test, and resultswould be returned within a 72-hour period.
“These new respiratory care locations will help patients get the right level of care and the treatment they need, whether it’s a cold, flu, or COVID-19,” Dr. Robert Sawyer, medical director of Primary Care for Kettering Physician Network, said in a statement.
The respiratory care locations are at:
■ Centerville: 101 E. Alex Bell Road, Suite 190
■ Englewood: 1250W. National Road, Suite 450
■ Hamilton: 2449 Ross Millville Road, Suite 150
■ Piqua: 200 Kienle Dr. ■ Springboro: 825 N. Main St. ■ Washington Twp.: 1028 Miamisburg Centerville Road
Appointments for all locations can be scheduled online ketteringhealth.org/coronavirus.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disease and the Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter is offering a threepart educational series to help caregivers during the different phases of the disease. The webinars are free and open to the public. People can attend one or the entire series.
The Living with Alzheimer’s series details the differences between the early stage, middle stage and the late stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive fatal brain disease that affectsmemory, thinking and behavior.
The next two webinars:
■ Dec. 10, 5:30-7 p.m.: Virtual Webinar: Living with Alzheimer’s for Care Partners: Middle Stage - In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners nowbecome hands-on caregivers. Hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s.
■ Dec. 17, 5:30-7 p.m.: Virtual Webinar: LivingwithAlzheimer’s for Care Partners: Late Stage - In the late stage of Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving typically involves newways of connecting and interacting with the person with the disease. Hear fromcaregivers and professionals about resources, monitoring care and providing meaningful connection for the person with late-stage Alzheimer’s and their families.
To pre-register for one or all the series, call 800-272-3900. To find other educational programs, go to alz.org/dayton [alz.org].
Premier Health is offering women who want to get their annual mammogram screening itsmobile mammography coach that travels to businesses, public venues and events throughout Southwest Ohio.
Equipped with advanced imaging equipment, the coach offers traditional 2D and Genius 3D
Mammography technology to detect breast cancer.
Schedule a mobile mammogram by calling 855-887-7364. For more information about the process and locations, visitwww.premierhealth.com/mobilemammo or email MobileMammo@premierhealth.com.
The following dates and times are open for appointments in December:
■ Tuesday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at SureCare Medical Center, 360W. Central Ave., Springboro;
■ Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Premier Health Family Care of Vandalia, 600 Aviator Court, Vandalia;
■ Tuesday, Dec. 29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital Medical Imaging – Springboro, 630 N. Main St., Springboro
Formoreinformationabouthow to bring the coach to your event or site, email MobileMammo@ premierhealth.com or call 844453-4199.