Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center is here for you. At this unprecedented time in history, we want to stay in touch with you to keep you informed as we all deal with this crisis together. This is the first in a series of weekly communications we will be sending you to stay connected.
Our office will be open with limited appointments for non-routine care; infected toenails, wounds, fractures, injury. We ask that you please call the office for an appointment at 207-774-0028
Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center has been closely monitoring information and recommendations from the CDC and ME Department of Health about the COVID-19, Coronavirus. Even before the outbreak, our medical staff already used standard infection control practices. In accordance to current guidelines and recommendations we have put extra protocols in place to reduce risk to our patients and medical staff members.
We ask that any patient or family member, that displays symptoms such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, to reschedule appointments until they are free from symptoms for at least 24 hours. We ask this of our medical staff members as well.
We are requiring all patients and visitors that enter practice, upon approaching front desk, to please use hand sanitizer that is provided.
CDC recommends to take everyday precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and influenza, by doing the following:
Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Clean and disinfect surfaces that are often touched.
Take care of your health overall. Staying current on your vaccinations, including flu vaccine, eating well and exercising all help your body stay resilient.
Consult the CDC's travel website for any travel advisories and steps to protect yourself if you plan to travel outside of the US.
For more information, check out the following:
the CDC COVID-19 page
the CDC travel notice
Sincerely,
Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center Team