By Kristy Warren

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected nearly every aspect of our lives, including our jobs, health, income, and insurance. If you have lost your health coverage or are at risk of losing your insurance, you may be eligible for support. Laurel Health offers free enrollment assistance, eligibility checks for support services, and a sliding fee program to help patients maintain access to high-quality care regardless of ability to pay.

By Kristy Warren

As we welcome summer, a common culprit for respiratory symptoms is making a comeback: seasonal allergies. With Coronavirus COVID-19 dominating the news, you may be feeling anxious about every cough, sneeze, or sniffle. Both COVID-19 and allergies affect the respiratory tract: the path air takes through your nose, throat, and lungs. So, how can we tell the difference between allergies and a respiratory illness like COVID-19?

By Kristy Warren

As we postpone events and plans due to Coroanvirus COVID-19, there is one thing we shouldn’t hit pause on: our health. From important preventive measures like vaccines to managing chronic conditions, staying on top of our wellness is key to our health. Delaying important tests or treatments too long out of fear of COVID-19 can actually make health problems worse. We know your health concerns weren't put on pause during the pandemic, and we’re committed to caring safely for all our patients throughout the duration of this “new normal” and beyond. 

By Kristy Warren

When we think of a doctor’s appointment, many of us still picture an exam room—but as technology evolves, healthcare is developing new ways to care for patients, including virtual visits. The Laurel Health Centers have launched more virtual telemedicine appointments by phone and video to make sure all our patients can be seen safely throughout COVID-19's "new normal" and beyond. 

By Kristy Warren

A lot of attention has been focused on how Coronavirus COVID-19 is reshaping our daily routines and physical interactions, but it’s also important to look at how these changes affect our mental and emotional well-being. Changes to our jobs or schooling, canceled events, stay-at-home orders, social distancing measures, and the constant news alerts can leave us struggling to cope. When we feel overwhelmed, it helps to remember what we can control and how we can harness that to better manage our emotional and mental health. 

By Kristy Warren

The Laurel Health Centers are expanding hours and launching more virtual telemedicine appointments by phone and video as part of our Coronavirus COVID-19 strategy. Telemedicine allows healthcare providers to interact with patients virtually using a phone, laptop, computer, or tablet. Televisits are available at all Laurel Health locations and are encouraged whenever appropriate for healthy patients, those managing chronic conditions, patients with transportation barriers, and those considered at higher risk for COVID-19 complications like seniors and the immunocompromised.