
COVID-19 Vaccination Holiday Hesitation
Treatment for Non-Hospitalized
Hospital Visitation Requirements
Call For COVID-19 Testing Appointment: (559) 675-2688
A physician order is required for a COVID-19 test. You may obtain a testing order from your primary care provider.
If you have a physician's order there is no cost for the COVID-19 test.
If you need a COVID-19 test you may contact one of our providers, by appointment: (559) 675-2688.
If you receive a testing order from Chowchilla Medical Center providers you will be billed for the order visit.
If you receive a bill from Madera Community Hospital for COVID-19 Testing,
please contact Financial Services:
(559) 675-5514 or
WeCare@MaderaHospital.org.
For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit https://www.maderacounty.com/government/public-health/covid-19
COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS) Information:
The latest information from the Centers for Disease Control:
March 7, 2020: Madera County Department of Public Health Reports Confirmed Case of Coronavirus/COVID-19
Madera County Public Health Officer Dr. Simon Paul reports one confirmed case of Coronavirus/COVID-19 in Madera County.
Yesterday, the California Department of Public Health contacted the Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) to begin monitoring a husband and wife returning from a Princess Cruise. The couple remained isolated in their Madera County home. When one of these individuals developed symptoms, MCPDH coordinated with Madera Community Hospital for medical care and testing. The couple were received by hospital staff at the car, masked, and lead directly to an isolation room. At no time did the couple enter public areas. The patient is currently in stable condition.
This is an isolated case with a known source of transmission. The couple received one visitor at their home prior to reporting symptoms. Communicable disease staff are monitoring this individual who is isolated and does not show symptoms at this time.
Due to protected health information requirements and to protect the patient’s identity, we are not able to further disclose information about this Madera County COVID-19 case.
“We wish the patient a quick return to health. The safety and well-being of our community remains our top priority. We ask community members to take the same precautions used in flu prevention: stay home when ill, wash hands frequently, covering coughs at all times, and practicing social distancing,” said Dr. Paul.
Further spread of COVID-19 can be controlled by appropriate public health action such as surveillance, identification and isolation of cases, infection control, intense contact tracing, and isolation of persons who may have been exposed to COVID-19. Although it may seem like an inconvenience, it is temporary and essential for containment.
To support member hospitals and health systems in their efforts to prepare and care for patients potentially exposed to and diagnosed with novel coronavirus, CHA has compiled the latest updates, guidance, travel alerts, and other information related to the virus. CHA has also coordinated with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to host a regular update call; details from those calls can be found in the “CDPH Updates” tab.
Watch for symptoms
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.*
Clean your hands often
Avoid close contact
Stay home if you’re sick
Cover coughs and sneezes
Wear a facemask if you are sick
Clean and disinfect
To disinfect: Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work. Use disinfectants appropriate for the surface.
Options include:
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.