COVID-19 Services

Our Response to COVID-19

At Satanta District Hospital & Long Term Care Unit, we deal with sickness and injury all the time. However, the challenges presented by the pandemic have been unique. We've worked hard to continue providing quality care during this difficult time.

Our services are still available. We have a Level IV Trauma Center and a five-star long-term care facility. We provide innovative Swing Bed care and our wait times for emergency 24/7 service are minimal. We even work with most insurers. Call now to learn about our COVID-19 response or to schedule an appointment at one of our facilities.

How COVID-19 Spreads

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness, which means it commonly spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets. These droplets are produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Then, these droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. They can possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

Spread is more likely when people are in close contact with one another. Close contact is considered within about 6 feet. It may be possible to get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. This is probably not the main way the virus spreads, but research is ongoing.

The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading very easily and sustainably between people. Information from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic suggests that this virus is spreading more efficiently than influenza but not as efficiently as measles, which is highly contagious. At Satanta District Hospital, we're doing what we can to slow the spread.

COVID-19 Resources

• WHO COVID-19 Interactive Timeline
• OSHA COVID-19 Standards
• KDHE Coronavirus Response

Who Is Most at Risk

People of all ages can be infected by COVID-19. Older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.

The WHO advises people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from the virus. To do this, follow good hand hygiene by washing or sanitizing your hands frequently. You should also follow good respiratory hygiene.

Coping With Stress From the Pandemic

• Pause. Breathe. Notice how you feel.
• Take slow deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Observe how you are feeling and what you are thinking without judgment. Instead of responding or reacting to those thoughts or feelings, note them, and then let them go.
• Take breaks from upsetting content.
• Make time to unwind. Try relaxation techniques and listening to music. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
• Take care of your body.
• Exercise regularly. Get plenty of sleep. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals. Avoid alcohol and drugs.
• Reach out and stay connected.
• Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling. Check in with your loved ones often. It can help you and your loved ones feel less lonely and isolated.
• Seek help if you feel overwhelmed or unsafe.
• If you feel overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety or feel like you want to harm yourself or others, seek professional help. If distress impacts activities of your daily life for several days or weeks, talk to a clergy member, counselor, or healthcare provider.