Covid-19 News and Information

NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | NOVEMBER 22, 2020

STIHC reduces operating hours for the week of 11/23 - 11/27

To allow STIHC staff dedicated time to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic, STIHC facilities will remain on modified operations next week, with a significantly reduced schedule beginning Monday, November 23rd. STIHC will limit our in-person services to the public to COVID-19 testing and the care of patients with urgent and emergency medical and dental needs.

Staff will answer phones, and patients may pick up prescriptions during the following hours:

Medical, Dental and Pharmacy:
Monday November 23: 10 AM - 2 PM
Tuesday November 24: 10 AM - 2 PM
Wednesday November 25: 10 AM - 12 PM
Thursday November 26: CLOSED (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Friday, November 27: 10 AM - 12 PM

Mental Health, Naturopathic Clinic, and Makah Recovery Services:
Monday November 23: 10 AM - 2 PM
Tuesday November 24: 10 AM - 2 PM
Wednesday November 25: 10 AM - 12 PM
Thursday November 26: CLOSED (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Friday, November 27: 10 AM - 12 PM

Services Discontinued Until Further Notice:
Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Drop-In Center and Fitness Center.

Service Contact Information: 
Medical: 360-645-2233
Dental: 360-645-2934
Pharmacy: 360-645-2445
Mental Health: 360-645-2075
Makah Recovery Services: 360-645-2461
Naturopathic Clinic: 360-645-2075
Mental Health After Hours: 1-888-910-0416
Careline/After Hours: 1-855-520-7521

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MTC ORDERS SHELTER IN PLACE 

On November 18, 2020, Makah Tribal Council enacted Resolution 126-20 approving Health Order 07-20. We are moving into Shelter in Place of the Makah COVID-19 Public Health Protocols effective Friday, November 20, 2020.

Protocols for Shelter in Place​

• All individuals must stay home except to access emergency medical care, access food and/or go to work in an essential business or service.
• Individuals must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment when leaving their home.

Household Groups "Pods" are Prohibited
This Health Order prohibits Household Groups. Individuals must only socialize within their Household Units except for the following:

• Those who live entirely alone may join one other Household Unit
• Those who require essential care may form a Household Group with their Caregivers

Those who need to form a Household Group for the above reasons must identify their Household Group members through the Household Group Registry.

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​​​​​​​JOIN US FOR OUR PUBLIC MAKAH EOC MEETINGS

We invite the community to join the weekly EOC meetings. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 11:30 AM. Community members will be required to register before entering the meeting. To register, contact Erica Crittenden at 360-645-3207.

Standing Agenda:
1. Updates from the Health Officer
2. Updates from the Incident Commander
3. Updates from the Operations Director Public Questions/Comments (2 minute limit per person)

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IF YOU ARE SICK, STAY AT HOME EXCEPT TO GET MEDICAL CARE
Stay home and stay away from others in your household, in a separate room, and using a different bathroom if possible. If you have to be around others, stay 6 feet away and wear a face mask or use a tissue to cover your cough/sneezes.

Stay away from high-risk persons in your life (greater than 60 years old, have an underlying heart or lung or other medical conditions, or are pregnant). 

VERY IMPORTANT: If you are at high risk (greater than 60 years old, have underlying heart or lung conditions, diabetes or other immune compromising conditions, or are pregnant), please start monitoring your symptoms very closely. Call immediately if your fever is more significant than 100.4 or you are having shortness of breath. 

If you cough or sneeze, do it into a tissue and immediately dispose of the tissue (or wash if you have a handkerchief). Do not let other people handle your used tissues or handkerchiefs! If you don't have something to cough or sneeze into, use your elbow, but wash your clothes afterward. ​

If you have mild symptoms (such as a cough, runny nose, or fever less than 102), you can most likely manage your symptoms at home. There are several supportive therapies you can do at home without seeing a doctor, such as:

• Rest
• Stay hydrated, drinking at least ten tall glasses of water a day.
• Use salt-water gargles and salt-water rinses to clear your nose and throat.
• Eat anti-microbial foods like onions, garlic, ginger, and foods with antioxidants like broccoli and blueberries.
• Stay away from processed foods and sugar.
• Use over-the-counter medications and supplements such as Zinc, Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil), Robitussin (cough syrup), and medicated nasal sprays.

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​If your symptoms worsen during business hours, call the clinic at 360-645-2233, and the medical staff will assist you. For the safety of other patients and our team, do not come directly to the clinic. Call first. 

If your symptoms worsen during After Hours, please call the Careline at 1-800-607-5501. If you suspect you have COVID-19 (fever and a cough), call the Clallam County Hotline at 1-360-417-2430 or the Washington State Department of Health Hotline 1-800-525-0127 and press #.

If you are having an emergency (i.e., severe shortness of breath) at any time, call 911.