Hot Springs, SD— FRHS continues their relentless efforts to confront COVID-19 and has the best interest of their community at heart.
Please ask yourself the following questions prior to visiting the facility:
1. Have you, someone living in your household, someone you have been in close or frequent contact with, or someone you are caring for been diagnosed with COVID-19 or had any contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19?
2. Have you, someone living in your household someone you have been in close or frequent contact with, or someone you are caring for traveled outside South Dakota in the last 14 days?
If you answered yes to #1 OR #2 *AND* have any of the following symptoms that started within the past week:
· - Fever >100.0 (99.6 if over 65 y/o)
· - Cough
· - Shortness of Breath
Please call FRHS Rural Clinic at 745.8928 to discuss what you should do next. Note if you have an emergency please call 911.
DUE TO COVID-19 FRHS HAS PLACED A FACILITY WIDE VISITOR RESTRICTION POLICY DUE TO A PROACTIVE PROTOCAL TO PROTECT OUR PATIENTS AND STAFF. ALL VISITORS MUST BE SCREENED AT OUR MAIN ENTRANCE TO BE TESTED FOR COVID-19.
If you are wondering if you should be screened for COVID-19, or if you are wondering if you should come to the clinic for evaluation for any concerns, please call FRHS Rural Clinic at 745.8928 in advance. We ask that you continue to wash your hands, practice smart social distancing, and covering your coughs and sneezes. Visit our website, CDC or
Covid.sd.gov for further information.
As of today, March 19,2020, there is no disruption for scheduled appointments.
If you, a friend or loved one feel you may be infected by COVID-19, Fall River Health Services reminds you that the Emergency Room is not for COVID-19 testing or advice; please call FRHS Rural Clinic at 745.8928 for these needs. It's important that our Emergency Department team is available for patients with emergency symptoms.
Fall River Health Services is a non-profit corporation of professional team members committed to excellent, quality and patient focused healthcare for the whole person. We provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the individual, family, and significant others. We are committed to our patients, employees and our public.