Respiratory Illness
HCMC's current masking policy:
Anyone entering HCMC must wear a well-fitted face covering at all times if you have respiratory illness symptoms, which can include:
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Congestion
- Chills
- Cough
- Body aches
- Headache
- Runny nose
- Loss of taste/smell
- Shortness of breath
Other Policies include:
- COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines and boosters for all ages are available at HCMC. Call the clinic to make an appointment.
- Patient visitors are allowed. Anyone visiting must be healthy and are required to check in at the front desk.
- If visiting a patient in isolation, you will be required to apply appropriate personal protective equipment before entering the patient's room.
- HCMC has in-house testing capabilities for a variety of respiratory pathogens and viruses if you have symptoms and your doctor orders the test.
For the most up to date respiratory illness information refer to the CDC website.