Southdale ObGyn is OPEN offering visits in person visits and via telehealth. We are taking extra precautions at the clinic and hospitals to keep our patients and staff safe.
We are asking all patients to wear a face covering to your appointment. Our staff will be wearing face coverings and eye protection, as well
CALL FIRST: If you think you have been exposed to or have symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. Please do not come into the office until you are instructed to do so.
COVID-19 is a viral respiratory illness with symptoms ranging from a mild cold to severe illness. We are closely monitoring information and recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have it, find a testing site and follow these steps to help protect other people in your home and community.
Everybody has questions about COVID-19 vaccines and with good reason. For the past 100 years, we’ve never experienced a global pandemic of this magnitude, and COVID-19 — unlike the seasonal flu — is an entirely new coronavirus which meant researchers had to develop and test all-new vaccines.
With the first COVID-19 vaccines becoming available in Minnesota, many women are checking with their medical providers to see if they should get the vaccine. Right now, we are in the earliest stages of vaccinations, and more research is actively underway.
Our relationship with you is so important to us, we are doing everything we can to continue to serve you well. We’re investing in several enhanced safety protocols. Upon your next visit, you will see some additional safety protocols in place. The Minnesota Department of Health and Governor Walz has been holding important COVID briefings.
As the cases of COVID-19 increase, it is more important than ever that we all do our part to slow the spread. At Southdale ObGyn, we are continuously reviewing and updating our processes to slow the spread of COVID-19 including: social distancing universal face coverings for staff, patients & visitors visitor restrictions (exceptions for minors).
In recommendation from the CDC, we are requiring our patients and guests to wear a face covering to your appointment to help protect other patients and our staff. You can expect that our staff will be wearing face coverings during your visit to keep you safe, as well.
Stressed much? Noticed an increase in your anxiety level? You’re not alone! The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, both real and potential, have the ability to cause increased stress and anxiety in many of us. Below are some tips to help manage your anxiety during these unpredictable times.
By staying home, Minnesotans successfully pushed out the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and bought our state time to get ready to treat those who fall ill. Beginning May 18th, Governor Tim Walz has lifted the shelter in place order and Minnesota will slowly shift from “Stay at home Minnesota” to “Stay Safe Minnesota”.
Along with our hospital partners at M Health Fairview Ridges and M Health Fairview Southdale, our top priority is your safety. The hospitals have released the following updates regarding COVID-19. New! Take a virtual tour of M Health Fairview Southdale here! M Health Fairview Ridges virtual tour coming soon.
Update from WHO 3/20/20: If someone who is breastfeeding becomes ill with COVID-19, it is important to continue breastfeeding! The baby who has already been exposed to the coronavirus by the mother and/or family will benefit most from continued direct breastfeeding. *All coronavirus “COVID-19” updates can be found on our main page.
Appointment Update:Your safety is our priority. We have several safety precautions in place to continue to support social distancing and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Southdale ObGyn will continue to review current recommendations and tailor our plan to provide the safest, highest quality of care for our patients.
NOTICE FOR PREGNANT PATIENTS Even as we transition out of Minnesota’s stay at home order, we continue to recommend pregnant patients strictly adhere to social distancing by staying home starting at 36 weeks gestation until your delivery. If you need a note for your employer to support this recommendation, please contact our office.
Call your doctor: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice or complete the questionnaire found here to determine if you should get tested and to find a testing location near you.
With guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), we are closely monitoring the outbreak of a new coronavirus, COVID-19. COVID-19 is a respiratory infection that was first detected in China and continues to expand. This infection causes respiratory symptoms such as cough, fever and trouble breathing.
Note: Coronavirus is being highly publicized and there are many cases where patients may be searching for information using mispellings or alternative words. We are providing this list of alternative but in many cases inaccurate spellings to help during searching for resources and information. Coronovirus, covid, covid 19, covid-19, covid disease, corona illness, corono illness, 2019-nCoV.