COVID-19: What you need to know today (April 15, 2020)

We are a community and we are in this together. Our goal is your good health. As the shelter in place continues during this unprecedented time in global history, the impact of quarantine may be taking a toll on your mental or physical health. Know that you are not in this alone. At Providence St. Joseph Health we care deeply about your health and safety and have created layers of protection for everyone in our hospitals. Visit our wellness site for resources on mental, physical and community well-being. Safely connect with your doctor virtually if you are feeling sick or for primary care. We ask you to please stay home as much as possible, wear a face mask when around others, call first before visiting a medical facility, practice safe working conditions for essential workers and be kind to your fellow neighbor. Together we will make it through.

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Example work-from-home schedule 6:00 - 7:30 a.m. Breakfast Activity (30-45 mins.) Walk 3,000 steps OR Home stationary bike, home yoga or strength training 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. Work/Meetings, etc. 20 minutes to stretch or walk in this 4-hour block of time (should be done around 9-9:30 a.m.) Goal for sit-to-stand workstation - 45 mins. sitting/15 mins. standing. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Activity (30-45 mins.) Walk 3,000 steps OR Play outside with kids 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Work/Meetings, etc. 20 minutes to stretch or walk in this 4-hour block of time (should be done around 3 p.m.) Goal for sit-to-stand workstation - 45 mins. sitting/15 mins. standing. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Dinner Activity (30-60 minutes) Walk 3,000 steps (minimum goal of 8,000 steps/daily) Home Yoga - free YouTube channels, kids can do as well Strength training

No gym. No problem. Yoga on YouTube Search Yoga with Adriene. She has lots of videos ranging from 15 to 45 minutes. Cardio on YouTube Beginner 30-minute cardio home workout no equipment needed. Click here to go to the video. Full-body Workout on YouTube Beginner 30-minute full-body home workout no equipment needed. Click here to go to the video. Home Circuit Training 15-20 repetitions, 2-3 sets of each exercise Squats Step-ups on your stair or step stool Planks on knees and forearms Push-ups on knees Jumping jacks Get outside in uncrowded spaces - be mindful of 6-foot rule! Additional resources to help you create a healthy workspace: www.telework.gov/federal-community/telework-employees/safety-checklist/ www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/checklist.html

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Protect yourself and get care virtually

Your safety is important to us.  At St. Joseph Health Medical Group we know this is a stressful time to be worrying about your daily health care needs. That's why we're pleased to announce that you can now meet face-to-face with your provider from the comfort of your home using a smartphone, tablet or computer – for the same price as your standard office visit copay. Call your physician's office directly to schedule your telehealth appointment.

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Thank you for trusting us to be your partner in health. St. Joseph Health Medical Group is here for you and remains deeply committed to ensuring safe, high-quality care for you and your family.

Stay Informed

Informative websites: Helpful Information about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 - Providence St. Joseph Health Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) World Health Organization California Department of Public Health Printable resources: Guide to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Providence St. Joseph Health CDC Handouts & Posters - In English & Spanish - Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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