CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: MARCH 18, 2020

ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING CLINIC CLOSURES:

VIRGINIA GARCIA PHARMACIES:
All pharmacies in all clinics are open and operating on normal business hours. Please check the pharmacy at your local clinic for specific operating hours.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
If you have questions, we can help. Please refer to our Coronavirus page for information, resources and updates.

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ALL VIRGINIA GARCIA DENTAL CLINICS
Beginning Monday, March 16 all scheduled routine dental exams and treatments have been cancelled through Friday, March 28, 2020.  

Appointments for urgent dental care, some surgery and some appliances will be honored. Emergency care will still be available at each clinic, however we do recommend contacting us before coming to the clinic.  If you have questions about your appointment or are having a dental emergency, please contact your clinic directly. A complete list of clinics can be found here.

SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER AT TIGARD HIGH SCHOOL
The School-Based Health Center at Tigard High School is closed for maintenance the week of 3/15-3/20.  If you are in need of care during this time, please call 503-359-5564 to schedule time at a nearby clinic. If you have a scheduled appointment you will receive a phone call directly to change the location of your visit.

Virginia Garcia has set up an information line that will provide details on the Coronavirus, the symptoms and what you should do if you are in need of medical help. You can reach this line 24 hours/day, 7 days/week at 503-214-1668.  You can also go to the information page set up on our website for resources, videos and updates.

If you, or someone you care for, are experiencing symptoms of the Coronavirus, please contact your clinic via phone and request to talk to your care team. Please do not come into the clinic until you have spoken to your team and received direction on next steps.

At this time, Virginia Garcia is not able to test for the Coronavirus. We are working with local labs for patients that are presenting symptoms.

You can find a complete listing of all clinics and school-based health centers here. Please call the clinic where you normally receive your care.

The Virginia Garcia Foundation is collecting donations for thermometers in support of those patients that are experiencing cold, flu and possible Coronavirus symptoms. Many do not have thermometers at home – a basic necessity for ensuring they can remain healthy. Please help us raise funds to provide thermometers to our patients – ensuring everyone can be healthy.