COVID-19 created a change in routine for many circumstances and that included the way that we evaluated patients with sick symptoms. During the pandemic, we opted for either virtual or outdoor evaluations to cut down on the transmission of germs. We recognize this is not ideal for patients or for doctors and we are now working to transition more evaluations within the clinic of patients with sick symptoms, utilizing COVID-19 testing where applicable. This will allow patients who need labs, imaging, and evaluation to get all needed interventions and attention, while still protecting our vulnerable patients from the risk of infections.
