September 25, 2020
As part of Southwestern Health’s commitment to providing you resources to meet the increased needs of your patients and to keep our community healthy, please read this information and share it with your colleagues and staff. We will continue to produce updates with the latest information and tools. Thank you for all you are doing to meet the challenges of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Long-Haulers

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the scientific research regarding the virus has been geared toward the therapeutic treatment of patients currently diagnosed. Now, an alarming new medical finding is emerging among patients in their post-COVID stages. 

Dr. McKay Crowley, one of SWHR’s resident Senior Medical Directors said, “We are seeing a cohort of patients with persistent symptoms, as well as a cohort with persistently positive PCR testing. In post-acute settings, staff should be aware that discharge from hospital is not indicative of guaranteed forward progress.” It is also important to note that some of these post-COVID patients did not present with symptoms at the time they tested positive for the virus. Continue reading >>
Positive Provider Stories

For our story this week, Presbyterian Village North shared the video below featuring their Nursing Clinical Care Coordinator, Ashley Green (RN, CDP), as she recounts her experiences working with patients during the pandemic She shares how she stays creative with patient therapies, testing requirements, communication with patient’s families, and more.
Thank you Presbyterian Village North for sharing your positive story and for delivering quality patient care to our patients!
Skilled Nursing Facilities Accepting COVID-19 Patients

Below is a list of current quality skilled nursing facilities that are accepting new positive patients. *Please note, this list is subject to change*
Benbrook Nursing and Rehab (Benbrook) 817-528-5217
Carlyle at Stonebridge Park (Southlake) 817-431-5778
Carrara (Plano) 469-969-0740
Christian Care Center (Mesquite) 972-918-5274
Corinth Rehabilitation Suites on the Parkway 940-270-3400
Edgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center (Mesquite) 972-288-8800
Keller Oaks (Keller) 817-577-9999
Mansfield Nursing and Rehab 940-297-1367
Marine Creek (Ft. Worth) 817-624-6164
Presbyterian Village North (Dallas) 214-355-9643
Terrell Healthcare 972-563-7668
The Healthcare Resort of Plano 972-379-0000
The Village at Richardson 972-231-8833
Walnut Place (Dallas) 214-380-9615
Wellington Oaks (Ft. Worth) 940-297-1360
West Side Campus of Care (White Settlement) 817-246-4995
Williamsburg Village (Desoto) 972-572-6200
Willow Park (Weatherford) 817-757-1200
Windsor Gardens (Lancaster) 972-228-8029
Villages of Lake Highlands (Dallas) 214-342-7105
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