This is our central resource center for our patients' families to detail our services, policies, and enhanced safety precautions surrounding COVID-19. These efforts are to help make our offices as safe as possible for our patients and our team. We continue to provide our full range of patient care as Your Child’s Medical Home. Please do not hesitate to call for any questions or concerns, or any visit needs.
We are here if you need us.
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COVID-19 Vaccine
Updated 1/14/2021
NOW AVAILABLE: Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines for Ages 5-11yrs
- Two doses administered 21 days apart
- The COVID-19 vaccine is available at previously scheduled appointments (such as a wellness visit), or patients can schedule an appointment specifically to receive the vaccine.
- The vaccine for ages 12 yrs and older is also available at PHCA.
- A booster vaccine is recommended for ages 12 years and older, at least five (5) months after the primary vaccine series.
- Learn More About the Booster: CDC | COVID-19 Booster Shots
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Quarantine and Isolation Resources
Updated 1/14/2021
Please review the following CDC resources about quarantine and isolation to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.
At PHCA we are committed to following these CDC guidelines, including for return to school forms.
Links:
- CDC: What to Do If You Are Sick
- CDC: COVID-19 Isolation for K-12 Schools
- CDC: COVID-19 Quarantine for K-12 Schools
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PHCA Mask Policy
Updated 08/3/2021
- We require masks for all office visitors ages 2 years and older.
- We appreciate your cooperation as we work together to make our offices as safe as possible for everyone.
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COVID-19 Testing
PHCA offers in-office rapid testing for results while you are on-site, which will be billed to insurance.
Prompt pay fees for self-pay patients:
- Rapid test for COVID-19: $46
- Combination rapid test for COVID-19 and flu: $75
We also offer PCR testing which is sent to an outside lab. Billing and payments for this service are handled by the outside lab.
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Online Curbside Check-In
PHCA now offers mobile curbside check-in. Patients remain in their cars upon arrival, and check-in using a link sent by email or text. Then our staff will text or call to meet you at the front door and escort you directly to your exam room.
Mobile check-in is being used for ALL patient visits at all locations, including evening and weekend hours.
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Telemedicine
PHCA offers telemedicine for select visit types, where patients remain at home and connect with a provider online in a HIPAA-compliant video conference. Telemedicine is available from all PHCA offices for weekday appointments. During scheduling calls, our staff will determine if your visit needs are eligible for telemedicine and let you know what to expect for a telemedicine appointment.
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