Coronavirus - COVID-19

COVID-19 - Stay Safe Campaign - Stop the Spread of Germs - Wash your hands, keep your distance, stay at home

Stay Safe. Stop the Spread of Germs.

What Should I Do If I Am Not Sick?

Stay at home as much as possible, to protect yourself and others.
Only go out for essential needs and for outdoor exercise away from others.
Plan ahead to minimize trips for groceries and other essential needs.
Always keep a safe distance from those outside your household (6 feet or more), and don’t invite visitors into your home.
Wear a facemask (non-medical grade) if you must go out in public.
Maintain healthy habits – exercise, eat healthy foods, and don’t smoke.

Seek help if you need it. Call 211 if you need assistance, or if you are in a medical emergency call 911.

COVID-19: Tips Printable PDF

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COVID-19: Consejos

COVID-19 Daily Report

Cottage Health is providing ongoing care for our community and has isolation precautions in place for COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.

Cottage COVID-19 Daily Report

What Are the Symptoms of COVID-19?

Cottage CareNow

Offering free online visits from home for individuals who may have COVID-19 symptoms.

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Most people with COVID-19 will not require hospitalization. Testing for the virus may be ordered by a physician, after assessment of symptoms and risk factors.

Possible symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, difficulty breathing, fatigue/weakness, new loss of taste or smell and diarrhea.

What If I Develop Symptoms?

Please call your doctor for guidance if you develop symptoms, or visit Cottage CareNow for a COVID-19 assessment and guidance.

Call ahead if you are going to visit your healthcare provider in person, so precautions can be taken to prevent spread of germs.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Individuals with symptoms of COVID-19 seeking care at our hospital emergency departments will be screened and triaged based on symptoms.

What If I Am Tested for COVID-19?

If you have been tested for COVID-19, you and others in your household will be required to remain in isolation at home until your provider confirms a negative COVID-19 test result. The results of the test may not be available for 4-5 days.

You are also required to follow the prevention steps until you are notified of a negative COVID-19 result and your physician or local or state health department says you can return to your normal activities.

Prevention Steps

Pasos de Prevención

Information & Education

A listing of information, education and resources from Cottage Health and community organizations.

Visiting Cottage

Temporary Restriction of Hospital Visitors

Most elective procedures are being rescheduled to help conserve essential hospital supplies and resources, and to help people avoid unnecessary close contact.

To protect the health of vulnerable patients and essential health care workers, it is necessary at this time for our hospitals to restrict visits.

Temporary Restrictions

Health Officer Statement

Resources

Information and Updates

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Cottage Health

Recorded information line: 805-324-9019 (English and Spanish)

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department

Recorded information line: 805-681-4373

Santa Barbara County Call Center: 833-688-5551

Phone line staffed 9:00am – 6:00pm daily

Behavioral Wellness 24/7 Access Line: 888-868-1649

US Centers for Disease Control

Share the Facts about COVID-19

California Department of Public Health

Wellness

Wellness Resources

A listing of articles & resources from Cottage Health and community partners relating to overall health and well-being.

Managing Coronavirus Anxiety - While COVID-19 should be taken seriously, there are ways to manage the anxieties and fears surrounding it.
Mental Health Resources - The emotional impacts of COVID-19 may be impacting you. We are living in new norms of social distancing, isolation and societal changes. This can increase stress and lead to anxiety or depression.
Healthy Coping During Isolation - Paul Erickson, MD, Medical Director of Psychiatry & Addiction Services at Cottage Health, provides tips on stress management.
Resources for Caretakers - Materials to Help Children of All Ages Cope with COVID-19
Staying Emotionally Fit - Having tools to manage isolation and stay healthy both emotionally and physically are essential through this time of being quarantined.
The American Academy of Pediatrics Advises Parents Experiencing Stress over COVID-19 - Academy recommends parents seek help for themselves, and use positive discipline techniques like time outs, redirection and reinforcement of good behaviors.
Parents Guide to Injury Prevention - Tips for keeping your kids safe at home
Birth Center - Frequently Asked Questions During COVID-19 Precautions - Cottage Health is committed to providing a safe and comfortable birth experience to protect you and your baby.
Breastfeeding Your Baby Amidst COVID-19 Precautions - Not only is it safe to breastfeed your baby, it is recommended.
Virtual Birth Center Tour - Take a brief tour of the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Birth Center and receive important information on what to expect during your stay with us.
Free Online Resources for Families During Quarantine - Free online experiences for you and your family to share during quarantine.
Children and Coronavirus - Tips to keep children healthy while school’s out.

Donations

Medical Supply Donations

N95 Masks and Medical Supplies

Although work began early to manage and conserve supplies, the COVID-19 situation is evolving day by day. The global demand has overwhelmed the limited supplies being manufactured by some of the typical supply chain.

Based on market supply availability and projected usage, Cottage anticipates supply challenges for protective equipment including: medical goggles, face shields, protective masks and gowns.

Cottage Health will be accepting donations of medical supplies in case they are needed in coming weeks.

It is important that members of the public do not enter hospital lobbies to make supply donations. Hospitals are under a health officer order not to allow visitors.

Donation Center Info

Guidelines on Donations of Food, Flowers and Sundry Items

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Cottage Health is fortunate to have the support and solidarity of our community, friends and neighbors. Many individuals and organizations have generously offered support and encouragement to Cottage Health staff through contributions of food, flowers, candy and other items of comfort.

Guidelines for Donations

Foodbank

Safe Food Net Distribution Sites

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Foodbank Santa Barbara County is hosting additional food distributions in order to meet the growing need in the community caused by COVID-19.

List of Sites Near You

Stay Safe is community outreach brought to you by these partner organizations in the Santa Barbara Collaborative for COVID-19 Prevention:

Cottage Hospitals Safe for Patient Care

Cottage Health is prepared to provide safe ongoing care in our community.

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Cottage's emergency rooms are open for all needs. Precautions have been taken to protect patients from exposure to COVID-19.

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The Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital is fully staffed and open for all patients and all emergency care needs.

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Staff Thank You Cards

Cottage Health Staff Thank You Card

Please take a moment to send an electronic thank you card to a member of the Cottage Health team.

Thank a Hero

A Message to Our Community

At Cottage Health, we continue to provide essential hospital care at all of our hospitals as we plan for future increase in COVID-19 patients.

Emergency Response Fund

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Give to the Cottage Emergency Response Fund: Gifts to this fund will support comprehensive emergency care and preparedness; allow us to acquire vital equipment and supplies needed to care for patients and to protect and support our healthcare workers and our community; and provide maximum flexibility to help us respond to this evolving pandemic.

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