COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 / November 18, 2021

COVID-19 Updates

When arriving at the clinic for an appointment, please call us at 360-528-4220 to check in for your appointment BEFORE coming into the office. If anyone has cold/flu symptoms or if there has been an exposure to COVID or if anyone in the family is positive for COVID, please let the front desk know when checking in. We are having anyone with sick symptoms drive around to the back of the building and once checked in, a clinical staff will come get you and bring you in for your appointment. If there is a positive COVID case in the household or if there is a known exposure, we will schedule a virtual appointment first, then we will schedule a time to complete a COVID swab. 

To help protect our staff and other families, we are still trying to limit the number of people that attend visits. Everyone entering the clinic needs to wear a mask even if  you are fully vaccinated against COVID and the mask needs to remain on the entire time you are in the clinic.  Just remember, under the chin is were it begins, over the nose is where it goes! If you arrive and do not have a mask, please let the receptionist know when you call to check in for your appointment.

As  a reminder, our morning walk-in period is from 7:30am – 8:40am Monday through Friday. Please call from the parking lot to check in and the receptionist will give you instructions from there. Saturdays are still by appointment only. Please call the morning of to make a same day appointment. The clinic is open from 9:00am – Noon. An on-call provider can be reached after hours by calling the clinic and listening to the prompts.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!!

The wellbeing of our patients is of the utmost importance to us here at Healthy Future Pediatrics. Therefore, we have implemented new procedures at the office to ensure every patient’s experience at our clinic is safe and productive. Unfortunately, common illnesses do not disappear during a pandemic and children still require regular medical care. Rest assured that Healthy Future Pediatrics has thought of every precaution so you don’t have to.
We understand that during these uncertain times many parents are concerned about their ill children. If you’re questioning whether your child needs to be seen at our office, we encourage you to take a look at this graphic.
For current information about the coronavirus in Washington State, we recommend checking out the Washington State Department of Health website. Click the image above to be taken to the site.
While schools are closed, the Olympia School District has been working with community partners to ensure that a variety of services continue, including meal distribution and childcare options. Click the image above to be taken to the OSD website regarding the current resources available during school closures.
All of the news and information about the COVID-19 outbreak can be overwhelming – especially for a child. We encourage you check out this resource to learn more about how children of different ages respond to such a situation. Click the image above to find some common reactions according to age group and the best ways you can respond.
Recent data suggests COVID-19 is most severe in older populations. But what happens when children get it? Take a look at this graphic to learn more.
Although all current data suggests the coronavirus cannot be transmitted via food, there is evidence that materials used to contain food such as cardboard and plastic are vectors of the virus and consequently should be handled with care. Click the image above to watch an informational video with helpful tips and tricks about how you can safely handle groceries and takeout food.
In the spirit of social distancing, we are happy to announce we have started to offer virtual visits! Give our office a call to learn more: 360-528-4220
In order to ensure the safety of our patients and staff, we ask our HFP families to follow these three main recommendations when visiting the office. We thank you all for your cooperation!
Many social distancing guidelines can be overwhelming and confusing for parents. We’re here to help clear things up. If you’re wondering what activities your children can safely participate in during these unprecedented times, check out this graphic. Feel free to call our office for additional guidance.
Last week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that every person in the US wear a cloth mask or face covering in public settings to combat the coronavirus pandemic. But how do you correctly wear a face mask? Check out this graphic for our latest advice.
In an effort to continue to provide the safest clinic environment possible for our patients and staff, we are now requiring those coming into the office for appointments to wear a face covering or mask. We understand this is a new behavior for many of us and are aware our little ones may find it strange. Therefore, children under 2 and any child who is otherwise upset by the mask are exempt from this guideline. We thank you for your cooperation as we navigate this difficult time!