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As the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to make headlines, Dr. Chad and the staff at Springfield Pulmonary Medicine want you to know that we are taking necessary precautions to protect our patients. We are actively working with state and local authorities as well as our hospital partners for the most up to date information and prevention policies.

UPDATE: Springfield Pulmonary & Sleep Clinic and Dr. Chad STILL ACCEPT and is IN-NETWORK for all BCBS products which include: Network P, Network S, BlueAdvantage PPO, BlueEssential HMO, BlueCare, TennCareSelect and BlueCare Plus.

Please do not come to the office if you are experiencing a fever.

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, please ask for a mask upon arrival:

  

- Cough

- Wheezing

- Shortness of breath

If you are concerned that you may be ill with COVID-19, please contact the Tennessee Department of Health at 615-741-7247 or Tennessee Coronavirus Hotline at 877-857-2945

Locally, you may contact the Robertson County Health Department  at 615-384-4504 or  NorthCrest Care Center at 615-433-7100  for testing if you are at high-risk for infection.

We are now offering TeleHealth visits through Hale Health.
Please contact our office for more information - 615-384-2149

What are the symptoms of COVID-19? 

 

- Fever

- Cough

- Shortness of breath

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What can you do to prevent spreading or catching COVID-19:

- Practice proper handwashing

- Avoid close contact with those who may have been exposed to it

- Cover your cough and sneeze

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For the latest information on COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control, please click

Clinic COVID-19 Vaccine Perspective

 

Our clinic’s goal has always been to keep the people in our county safe and healthy, and that is especially true in this challenging time. In addition to ongoing handwashing, distancing, and mask-wearing, the COVID-19 vaccines offer us a new opportunity to protect ourselves and those around us, from our friends and family to the people ringing up our groceries. We know you want to stay safe and keep your family safe, and part of that involves ensuring you have the information you need about the vaccines to make an informed decision.

 

We know many people have questions about the vaccine, and some people who are opposed to it have frightened people with misinformation about the vaccine. At the same time, there are many people who want to get the vaccine or are considering it because it can mean that we keep our loved ones safe, our schools open, get our local businesses back on their feet, and move our communities forward. As more people are vaccinated, we can protect health care and essential workers, people who are at highest risk, and our broader community. Our focus is on listening to your questions, providing clear, accurate, science-based information, and keeping our community’s health front and center.

 

We understand that some people may be nervous about the COVID-19 vaccines — this is totally reasonable. Fortunately, researchers have been working on vaccines for the coronavirus family for years, so they did not have to start from scratch. As researchers have been working intensely to develop and test the vaccine, they have been transparent in sharing data, holding live hearings, and pausing trials when it’s been important to slow down. Vaccine makers have also pledged that they would not seek FDA approval until phase 3 testing is done. All of this has given us trust and confidence in vaccination — a critical tool in our toolbox in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and helping our communities move forward. We have sacrificed so much this year to keep our loved ones and community safe. While we know getting vaccinated isn’t always comfortable, you can play a big role to support our county by keeping yourself and your family up-to-date on vaccinations — including the seasonal flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine once it is available. By staying updated on immunizations, we can make sure our sacrifice and efforts to fight COVID-19 keep everyone safe.

For the latest information on the COVID-19 Vaccine from the Centers for Disease Control, please click below
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