COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout Michigan and are putting a strain on our hospital and health care teams. Our clinical teams have been operating at extremely high capacity. This is impacting how we care for those who are seriously injured, suffer a heart attack, stroke or experience another medical emergency.
How does this impact you?
- Wait times for emergency, urgent or primary care may be much longer than usual
- Ambulance transfers may be delayed
- Surgeries or procedures may be deferred to a later date
- Visitor restrictions remain in effect
- You may have a prolonged stay in the Emergency Department while you wait for a bed in the hospital
What can you do?
- Get a COVID-19 vaccination and booster and annual flu vaccine
- Vaccinate your children (5-18) against COVID-19 and influenza (all ages)
- Get teens 16-17 a COVID-19 booster if it has been more than 6 months since their second shot
- Wash your hands frequently
- Wear a mask when in indoor public spaces
- Practice social distancing
- Limit the size of your holiday gatherings, especially for those that are unvaccinated
Visitor Policy
Please check the visitor policy before your appointment or visiting a hospital inpatient. For the safety of others, we cannot allow people to congregate in our lobbies, and masking is always required in our buildings. Do not visit if you are not feeling well or have been exposed to COVID-19 within the last 14 days.
Need a COVID-19 Test?
Find a COVID-19 testing location near you. The Emergency Department should be utilized for life-threatening conditions. For testing needs at Oaklawn, visit one of our express care clinics.
Please Be Kind
We are working around the clock to be there for our patients. Please be kind to our teams that are working their hardest to care for you, your family and our community.
More Questions?
If you have any general questions related to coronavirus, would like to be screened, or to schedule your vaccination call our Oaklawn Coronavirus Hotline at (269) 789-7614.
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
You can also send us a question via our website.
