COVID - 19 Update for Crux
COVID - 19 and the Coronavirus is recent threat to the Milwaukee community. As a healthcare office, we hold the health and safety of our employees and patients as a priority. Please read the following note which went out in an email to all of our patients on 3/14/20.
Dear Crux Crew:
Just like you, we have families we care about and want to keep safe. During these unprecedented and stress-inducing times, the person best equipped to take care of you is you, but we will do our best to support you in any way we can.
In order to continue to be of service to our community through these times, we currently plan to stay open and will keep you updated of any changes in this status.
Fortunately, we are a small clinic with already limited patient-to-patient interaction which is beneficial at this time. This said, we have increased our cleaning and disinfecting procedures at the office, making sure to clean every surface between patient visits. All staff will be washing their hands consistently and after any interaction with patients. At the same time, we ask that if/when you come to the clinic that you wash your hands immediately upon arriving and before leaving. We will space appointments out as much as possible to limit interaction. Lastly, we ask our patients to stay home if they’re not feeling well by following these guidelines -
Call to reschedule your appointment if you recently:
—Have had a cough, fever, or shortness of breath
—Have recently traveled or been close to someone who has
—Have been in contact with anyone known to have been exposed to COVID-19
It’s more important now than ever that we remain strong and healthy. Crux is here for you and we will do everything we can to support you through these trying times.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me personally with questions or concerns at stephen@cruxchiro.com
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Here are some tips to help you and your family feel and be safe.
In General
Wash, wash, wash your hands. Did you know soap and water are more effective than hand sanitizer (and apparently easier to find right now)? To really get rid of any germs, wash for at least 20 seconds – which just happens to be how long it takes to hum Row-Row-Row Your Boat three times.
Be sneeze- and cough-courteous. Coughing or sneezing into the inner crook of your arm catches the droplets that would otherwise end up in the air or on the surfaces around you. The COVID-19 virus is transmitted through droplets, not through breathing, so this is important.
Wear a mask?. The benefit of a mask is that it controls the outbound expression of germs when someone coughs or sneezes. If you’re healthy, a mask won’t be very effective in preventing the spread of germs. If you’re sick and need to be out in the world, a mask can help protect those around you from the germs you send out when you cough or sneeze.
Don’t touch your face! The easiest way to get sick (with any kind of virus) is to introduce germs from your hands to mucus membranes – like your eyes, nose and mouth.
Netflix and chill. If you’re not feeling well (whether it’s coronavirus or an old-school cold) please stay home, cuddle with your dog and catch up on your favorite show.
Out in the World
Wipe it out. Many of us do this anyway, but grab one of those wet wipes at the grocery store entrance to clean the cart handle.
Declutter! A clean desk or counter makes it easier to run a cleaning cloth across.
Personal space. Keep at least 3 feet between you and someone who is sneezing or coughing.
Sharing = caring? Not right now! We’re usually all about sharing, but for now the kindest thing you can do is avoid sharing food, drinks, even lotion or sanitizers – and the germs that ride with them.
Breathe in, breathe out. Ventilation is a good thing. Weather and location permitting, crack a window.
Taking Care of Yourself
Be on your best behavior. Keep yourself in good shape by getting plenty of sleep, being physically active, drinking lots of water and eating nutritious foods. A stressed body is a weak body, so manage your stress through exercise, meditation or conversation with a trusted friend.
Self-care matters. Caring for yourself is the best thing you can do for your overall health.
Websites
For additional trusted resources about the coronavirus, we recommend these websites:
CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html
WHO
https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
Stats
https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6
Stephen M Sherman, DC
In need of some Crux Care?
I know that these times can be stressful. All of the stress adds up and can exacerbate conditions. Now is not the time to be feeling anything less than your best. If you are in need of some TLC, we are here for you.