A Message from Galen Medical Group Providers regarding Coronavirus.

Our highest priority is the health and peace of mind of our patients. We want to assure you that we are working with the appropriate agencies and providing training to our staff to properly care for all our patients.

Galen—Here for You Then, Now, Always.

Learn how we are ensuring the health and safety of patients and staff across our offices.

If you or a loved one are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to the virus, please call Galen’s COVID-19 Hotline at (423) 618-9006  to be screened and tested.

Symptoms of COVID-19:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of Breath or Difficulty Breathing
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Muscle or Body Aches
• Headache
• Sore throat
• New Loss of Taste or Smell
• Congestion or Runny Nose
• Nausea or Vomiting
• Diarrhea

If you have symptoms:
The CDC recommends the following: “Call ahead to a healthcare professional if you develop fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as coughing or difficulty breathing, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or if you live in or have recently traveled to an area with ongoing spread. Tell your healthcare professional about your recent travel or contact. Your healthcare professional will work with your state’s public health department and CDC to determine if you need to be tested.”  

You can help prevent the spread of COVID-19:

• Stay at home if you are sick and restrict contact with other people or pets in your home.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently-touched objects and surfaces.

Information about COVID-19 is rapidly changing. To stay up to date with the most accurate information regarding COVID-19, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Department of Health.

Galen Medical Group
4976 Alpha Lane
Hixson, TN 37343