• Practice the CDC’s recommended social distancing by staying at least six feet (two arms’ lengths) away from people who don’t live in your household and avoiding crowded places and group gatherings—especially if you live with at-risk individuals
• Wear a cloth facemask in public settings where social distancing is difficult, such as in grocery stores
• Practice good hand hygiene (wash for 20 seconds) and frequently sanitize high-touch items
• For trips away from home, pack extra hand wipes and sanitizer gel
• Follow the CDC guidelines for visiting parks and recreational facilities, including sticking close to home and avoiding playgrounds

go swimming!

According to the CDC, there’s no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through water. Swimming and other water-related activities are fun, healthy ways to get outside and get physical. In addition to backyard pools, the CDC says state, local and national parks will open their beaches and other swimming areas on a case-by-case basis, so check with the area you want to visit to see when it’s safe to get back in the water.
Here’s how to do it safely:

• Practice social distancing and hand hygiene—especially before and after meals and after using the bathroom
• Visit parks and swimming areas close to home; traveling long distances may contribute to the spread of COVID-19 as you stop along the way
• Gather in groups of 10 or less

Ride a bike

Biking is making a big revival, with bike shops backed up with orders for new bikes as well as for assembly and maintenance. Follow the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration’s guidelines for bicycle safety, including:

• Always wear an NHTSA-approved helmet that fits properly; helmets.org has good information on COVID and helmet cleaning
• Ride the right size bike
• Drive defensively and follow street signs, signals and road markings; even though car traffic is down, accidents can still happen

Ride a recreational vehicle

Motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, jet skis and golf carts are fun ways to get around but they can be dangerous if not used properly. 

• Drive sober; don’t drink or do drugs and ride
• Follow all traffic laws and rules of the road and water

go on a staycation!

Backyards have never looked so good since we’re spending so much time in them. Turn yours into a fun zone with these ideas for the perfect family staycation.

Grilling it

Barbecued hamburgers, roasted vegetables and toasty s’mores … yes please! Cooking food on a grill or over a fire pit says summer vacation like nothing else. To avoid burns, follow the fire safety tips below.

• Never leave any open flame or heat source lit and unattended
• Keep kids and pets away from grills and fires
• Place fire pits and barbecues well away from structures and overhanging branches
• Wear fireproof oven mitts and have a fire extinguisher nearby
• Don’t try to light fires in windy or wet conditions and never use accelerants, garbage or other materials to get a fire going

We hope your family has an amazing summer of bonding and creating memories, but if an accident or illness happens, we at Signet Healthcare are here for you, with safe care and expert clinicians who can help with emergencies of all kinds.

Article via: Medical City Healthcare 

To ensure the health and safety of our patients and staff, Signet Healthcare is offering two options to receive treatment, these are CURBSIDE MEDICAL VISITS & VIRTUAL MEDICINE. 

​Here's how you can access these options: 

CURBSIDE MEDICAL VISITS

• make an appointment for your visit
• before your visit, and if you are able, check your blood pressure, temperature, and/or blood sugar (if you are diabetic) and document your numbers
• pull into the signet healthcare pc parking lot at your appointment time
• stay in your car
• a member of the Signet staff will come to your car conduct your medical visit

after your curbside visit, any passed due balances may be paid in person or online.
also, please note that there will be no restroom access given.


VIRTUAL MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

• call (910) 642-0300 ext. 3 to reserve a time slot for an appointment
• you will be called for your appointment

due to the high number of appointments, time slots may vary. We ask that you be patient with us as we aim to give the best care to our patients.
please note that video appointments are ONLY available through FACETIME with apple products OR FACEBOOK MESSENGER VIDEO CHAT

At Signet, our highest priority is the health and safety of our patients and staff. Due to the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the CDC urges people to avoid contact with those who are sick and to put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community.  

To better serve our community, Virtual appointments and E-visits will soon be available for all Signet Healthcare Patients.   

detailed instructions of how to use this feature will be posted soon

Spring is a time for new beginnings, and this year for Signet Healthcare Inc. it means a new location.  Signet moved to a new building in Whiteville, where we can better serve our patients.  Over the past 17 years we have made it our goal to treat all of our patients like family, and at our new location our patients can expect the same care and treatment from the same staff and providers that have cared for them. 

Please join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony on
MAY 1st


The New Signet will be located at:
15 Hill Plaza
Suite A
Whiteville, NC 28472

We are now in the midst of hurricane season, and knowing what to expect when one hits is one of the smartest things you can do, whether you need to remain in your home or follow a hurricane evacuation plan. 

Yale University has compiled a list of steps you can take to prepare, remain safe during the storm, and how to deal with the aftermath of a hurricane.

Before a Hurricane
To prepare for a hurricane, you should take the following measures:

• Make plans to secure your property. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install. Tape does not prevent windows from breaking.
• Install straps or additional clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame structure. This will reduce roof damage.
• Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed.
• Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts.
• Gather emergency supplies including: emergency medications, nonperishable foods, a non-electric can opener, bottled water (at least three gallons per day per person), a battery-powered radio, flashlight, extra batteries, extra clothes, important documents, cash and credit cards, a first aid kit and other items for infants, elderly or disabled family members and pets
• Store supplies in a waterproof, easy-to-carry container, such as plastic tub with handles

You should evacuate under the following conditions:

• If you are directed by local authorities to do so. Be sure to follow their instructions.
• If you live in a mobile home or temporary structure—such shelters are particularly hazardous during hurricanes no matter how well fastened to the ground.
• If you live in a high-rise building—hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations.
• If you live on the coast, on a floodplain, near a river, or on an inland waterway.

If you are unable to evacuate, go to your wind-safe room. If you do not have one, follow these guidelines:

• Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors.
• Close all interior doors—secure and brace external doors.
• Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm - winds will pick up again.
• Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level.
• Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.

During a Hurricane
If a hurricane is likely in your area, you should:

• Listen to the radio or TV for information.
• Secure your home, close storm shutters, and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.
• Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed.
• Turn off propane tanks.· Avoid using the phone, except for serious emergencies.
• Moor your boat if time permits.
• Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water.

After a Hurricane is Over

• Keep listening to NOAA Weather Radio or local radio or TV stations for instructions from your local government
• If you are evacuated, return home when local officials tell you it is safe to do so.
• Inspect your home for damage.
• Use flashlights at all times; avoid using candles.

Signet Healthcare will be offering flu shots beginning September 2018.


Why should people get vaccinated against the flu?


Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently, but millions of people get the flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands or tens of thousands of people die from flu-related causes every year. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. CDC estimates that flu-related hospitalizations since 2010 ranged from 140,000 to 710,000, while flu-related deaths are estimated to have ranged from 12,000 to 56,000. During flu season, flu viruses circulate at higher levels in the U.S. population. 
​ (“Flu season” in the United States can begin as early as October and last as late as May.) An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick with seasonal flu and spreading it to others. When more people get vaccinated against the flu, less flu can spread through that community.


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