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Ellenville Regional Hospital (ERH) takes the health and safety of our patients, staff and community very seriously. There are confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York so we want to assure you that measures are in place for protection. ERH’s Providers, Infection Control and Clinical Operations have been actively coordinating protocols with Ulster County and New York State Department of Health.
CDC guidance states that the virus is spread from person-to-person exposure between people who are in close contact with one another, within about 6 feet, and through respiratory droplets from an infected person coughing or sneezing. Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
The overall risk of serious illness from COVID-19 is low. Most patients with infection will experience mild upper respiratory symptoms including fever and cough. Those at greatest risk are the elderly and those with existing chronic medical conditions such as COPD, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Children who have been infected seem to experience mild upper respiratory illness or no illness at all.
ERH can administer COVID-19 testing if directed by the DOH. The tests are sent out to Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany. All clinical staff are trained to follow isolation procedures to protect themselves and the patients.
Drive-Through Mobile COVID-19 Testing Site at Ellenville Regional Hospital will begin this Monday!
We will start testing Monday, March 30th at 9am!
The drive through testing will be open Monday through Friday from 9am until 2pm.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Anyone who is seeking a COVID-19 test must have a script from their primary care provider!
Those who do not have a primary care provider should contact the Ulster County COVID-19 hotline at 845-443-8888
Testing is performed by appointment only. Call 845-647-6400 ext. 269 for an appointment.
NO ONE will be screened without a script and an appointment!
If you think you’ve been exposed to Coronavirus, please CALL OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FIRST @ (845) 647 – 6400 ext. 264 before coming to the hospital.
For all questions and concerns involving Coronavirus CALL OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Daily from 7am-11pm @ (845) 866-7565 or (845) 372-9507.. From 11pm-7am you can call (845) 647-6400 ext.265
You can also call ULSTER COUNTY COVID-19 HOTLINE @ )845) 443-8888 or the NYS CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION HOTLINE @ 1-888-364-3065 for more information.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Protect yourself. Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, stay home when you’re sick, cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and discard, clean frequently touched objects, and wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Good hygiene is critical.
We will keep you updated on any new developments on COVID-19 as new information becomes available.
RESOURCES
NYS CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION HOTLINE: 1-888-364-3065
When you need expert cardiac rehab, your heart will be in the right place
If you have recently experienced a heart attack, open-heart surgery or angioplasty, you probably have questions and worries about how to regain your strength, and how to get your life back to the “new normal.”
Ellenville Regional Hospital has a full-service, community-based cardiac rehab team and facility to answer all your questions, and to provide all the expert help you need. We support you by answering the important questions about your rehabilitation such as meeting goals, expectations, and general activities of your daily life. We have assembled a specialized team: a cardiac rehabilitation nurse, a physical therapist, a physician, a clinical dietitian, and a clinical pharmacist to help you manage your heart condition and work with you to restore your physical, psychological and vocational functioning. Equally important, we provide the help you need to prevent your heart disease from progressing.
How do I know if this is right for me?
After a cardiac event, it is important for you to improve your cardiovascular fitness – but to do it gradually with supervision and expert advice. Combined with lifestyle changes, we can help you get in better shape for a healthier future. We suggest you talk with your cardiologist or primary care provider as to whether this is right for you and then ask them for a referral to ERH Cardiac Rehab.
How does it work?
We work with you to complete your recovery, to prolong your life and make it more enjoyable. Over a 10 to 12-week period with education and exercise sessions three times a week, you gain a great sense of control and well-being and improve your strength and capacity.
Through education We encourage both you and your family to attend our education sessions. You can participate in your recovery, and learn to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle that benefits everyone. Success comes as you learn more about how the heart works, the big risk factors, how to manage stress, diet and smoking, when to resume physical and sexual activities, and how to manage your medications. We provide clear written material to reinforce the message of how to maintain a healthy heart for years to come.
Through exercise Our program of physical activity will improve your energy level and lift your spirits. Exercise also reduces the occurrence of future heart problems, including heart attack. You will attend professionally supervised exercise sessions three times a week, one hour per session for 10 to 12 weeks. You begin with a gentle warm-up period and use new and innovatively designed exercise equipment for aerobic activity:
Each session concludes with a cool-down period. Activity is tracked with a heart monitor, and we offer a program of exercise for you to do at home.
Hours of operation
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. First-class is at 8 am and last class is at 12:30 pm
Working with your provider
If you need additional medical services (such as a prescription for a cholesterol-lowering medication), we will work with your provider or refer you to our staff professionals.
Who pays for my program?
Medicare and most major health insurers will pay for part of cardiac rehabilitation. If you cannot afford to pay, you may be eligible for our financial assistance program. Cardiac rehab is the best way to recover your strength and vitality and to prevent another cardiac event. We encourage you to consider taking part. To find out more about ERH Cardiac Rehab, call (845) 647-6400 ext. 292. Download the Physician Referral Form here, have it completed by your provider or cardiologist, and bring it to your first appointment.
Hours of operation
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. First-class is at 8 am and last class is at 12:30 pm
Contact Us
To find out more about ERH Cardiac Rehab, call (845) 647-6400 ext. 292.
We have pride in providing care to our community. Our Board, leadership and staff are focused on quality and compassion. Being the finest small hospital in the country means you benefit from our innovations and initiatives, such as our approach to population health in our community and Opioid reduction programs. Our dedication to improvements in Ellenville Regional Hospital has won awards and recognition nationally. We will not compromise on our programs where you will find expert medical, rehabilitative and surgical services. Inpatient, Sub Acute or Outpatient, we will have a team to support your needs.
Since implementing the athenaOne system in February 2017, ERH has streamlined all aspects of the hospital’s workflow
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We are also improving the outcomes for our inpatients through our Swing Bed Outcomes Improvement Project,
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