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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with COVID-19 Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) is a condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs. Common Symptoms Fever Abdominal pain Vomiting Diarrhea Neck pain Rash Bloodshot eyes Feeling extra tired As of 7/15/2020, CDC has received reports…
How to Kill the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease, is wreaking havoc on the world. It’s only mission is to invade living cells and turn them into virus-making factories. The coronavirus isn’t alive, and that is why it’s so hard to kill. SARS-CoV-2 can only replicate in living cells. When viral…
The Silent Spread of SARS-CoV-2 According to the CDC, about 35 percent of infected people have no symptoms at all. If they are out and about, they could unknowingly infect other people. SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Arizona Cases of COVID-19 have been on the rise in Arizona. View the Arizona Health Department’s Covid-19 Dashboard for updated…
COVID-19 Testing Canyonlands Healthcare provides COVID-19 testing at all of our Arizona clinic locations. Please call 1-877-645-9675 or view our Directory for the clinic in your area. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. There are a wide range of COVID-19 symptoms – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. People with…
Use Telehealth for These Checkups These healthcare consultations can be addressed by telehealth with your provider by phone or laptop at home. Telehealth (also called telemedicine or telemed) is a great way to check in with your Primary Care provider without having to go into the clinic. Your provider can assess your current health and…
COVID-19 Protection While Shopping: Video in Navajo with English Subtitles This video was produced by the Winslow Indian Health Care Center Grocery Shopping Recommendations Download the shopping recommendations from the Navajo Department of Health. Prepare a healthy list (fruits, vegetables, meat, cleaning supplies & household items). Only ONE person to shop. Verify local grocery store…
COVID-19 Testing at Urgent Care in Page, Az WHEN: Walk-In Clinic HOURS: 7 AM – 7PM WHERE: Urgent Care at 440 N. Navajo Dr., Page, Az We offer the Nasal Swab test for COVID-19 for anyone who has symptoms and/or feels they were exposed to the virus. Canyonlands Urgent Care offers COVID-19 testing for those…
How are You Doing? This questionnaire is anonymous. A sense of togetherness can come from shared experience. View what others are saying when you complete the questionnaire. Some days you may feel focused, other days not so focused. Some days you wake up feeling happy and then a sadness overcomes you. You wonder how long…
Information Video in Navajo Language about COVID-19 This video by the Indian Health Service answers many questions families might have about COVID-19. What is it? Why do we have to stay home? What do we do if someone in our family gets sick? The video is in Navajo with English subtitles. #KeepYourFamilyHome
Alcohol Help During COVID-19 Click Here to contact the Canyonlands confidential Alcohol and Opioid Addiction program. Ask about our COVID-19 modifications for your appointments and treatment. It is important during the global COVID-19 epidemic to acknowledge and understand the challenges that you may be facing in order to avoid using alcohol to self-medicate, potentially increasing…