- Northwoods Health Centre
Covid 19 Reminders while visiting our Health Care Centre

IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE HEALTH CARE CENTRE
• Cough, fever, chills, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath,
sore throat, trouble swallowing, congestion
• Decrease or loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, extreme tiredness or generally not feeling well
• For young children/infants: sluggishness or lack of appetite
• If you are 70 years of age or older: delirium, unexplained or increased number of falls, acute functional decline, worsening of chronic conditions
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER IF:
• You have traveled outside of Northwestern Ontario in the last 14 days
• You have tested positive for Covid-19
• You have been in close contact with a person who has
a confirmed or probable case of Covid-19
• You have been in close contact with someone who has travelled
outside of northwestern Ontario in the last 14 days
• You have had a Covid-19 test and are awaiting results
• Please delay and reschedule your visit, contact your health care
provider, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit or call 1-866-797-0000 for more information.
IF YOU ANSWERED NO TO ALL OF THE ABOVE PLEASE ENTER
THE CLINIC AT THE SCHEDULED TIME OF YOUR APPOINTMENT.
• Upon entry your hands will be sanitized or you will be asked to wash your hands
• You will be asked to read and sign a Covid-19 screening questionnaire
• You will be required to wear a mask they are mandatory
• Please follow the social distancing signage that is on the floor
and overhead in our waiting area and hallways
• Please leave all unnecessary items in your vehicle
• Companions are only allowed if you are accompanying a minor, patients only please
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all work towards keeping
you our valued patients, our staff , health care providers and community safe.