Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information and Resources
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Coronavirus Information
Patient Care during COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the Chicago area, we are committed to providing safe and comprehensive care to our patients. For your convenience and safety, we offer secure and easy video appointments for most non-urgent visit types – including primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, oncology, cardiology and surgery consultations.
We also provide remote second opinions from our specialists and e-visits for common conditions.
How to Get Tested for COVID-19
Testing is available to anyone who has symptoms of influenza-like illness, which include fever, cough, stuffy nose, sinus pain, difficulty breathing and body aches.
You must be screened by our triage team before you can be tested. To be screened, call our COVID-19 triage hotline or current patients should log in to MyChart to complete a virtual screening questionnaire. Nurses and healthcare providers are staffing the triage lines and will determine if you should schedule an appointment to be tested at a curbside testing clinic. Curbside testing is not available without an appointment.
See our full screening information and patient education packets.
How You Can Help
We are humbled by the generosity of the members of our community who have asked how they can help support our staff and patients during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak.
Here are the ways you can help right now:
- Donate food
- Donate supplies and other items
- Make a financial donation
- Donate blood
- Thank a hospital worker
Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptoms, Testing and Treatment
Is UChicago Medicine still seeing patients?
Is it safe to come to UChicago Medicine?
Can I get tested for COVID-19 at UChicago Medicine?
Are there any new visitor restrictions?
Does the state’s stay-at-home order apply to medical visits?
How are patient rooms cleaned in between visits?
Can I still have surgery at UChicago Medicine?
How is UChicago Medicine keeping patients affected by COVID-19 separate from other patients?
Are there any parking restrictions related to COVID-19?
Are masks and gloves required for my visit?
Is the cafeteria open?
Is the DCAM pharmacy still open?
Are any locations closed?
How soon after exposure can a person test positive for COVID-19?
What should I do if I think I might have COVID-19 or am experiencing symptoms of an upper respiratory infection?
When should I call a doctor for help?
When should I be going to the hospital or an emergency room for COVID-19?
What precautions should I take before I go to a doctor or emergency room?
When and how are doctors testing for COVID-19?
What does it mean if I’m told to self-isolate or quarantine at home?
What are the most important actions I can take to keep myself and others healthy?
Condition-Specific COVID-19 Information from Our Experts
The following COVID-19 articles are written by our specialists and are specific to their areas of expertise.
- Coronavirus and mental health: How to cope with stress and fear during quarantine
- What heart disease patients should know about coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for stroke survivors, neurology patients and caregivers
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers
- Questions about pregnancy and coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for patients with inflammatory bowel disease
- Why it’s important to get a good night’s sleep during the coronavirus outbreak
- 12 tips for diabetic foot care during COVID-19
- Helping kids cope and feel safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
- How to help kids sleep better during these uncertain times
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COVID-19 Information From Our Experts
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