Coronavirus Resources

Our dedicated nursing, provider and behavioral health staff is available and here for your care. However, we ask that you please Call Ahead before visiting. We continue to offer:

  • Telephone Consultations
  • Home Visits
  • Behavioral Health Services (via Telehealth)
  • Clinic Appointments  

The ongoing safety of our patients, staff and community remains our primary focus throughout this uncertain time.

BCHA VACCINE SITES

Wed – Belington Clinic and Myers Clinic by appointment only

BCHA COVID TESTING

If any patient wants COVID tested, they must be scheduled to see a provider and their insurance will be billed for the COVID test and an office visit.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT HAVING COVID-19

We are currently following all CDC guidelines for COVID-19 virus. If you are concerned about the possibility of having the COVID-19, please DO NOT walk into a Barbour Community Health Association clinic to seek treatment. Instead, please contact us at Belington Medical Clinic at 304-823-2800 or Myers Clinic at 304-457-2800 to see whether or not you or a family member meet current criteria for testing. As always, with any questions or concerns, call us immediately.

For more information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) you can also visit the WV Department of Health and Human Resources or call the 24/7 toll-free hotline at 1-800-887-4304.

WALK IN/SAME DAY APPOINTMENT PATIENTS

 
To best serve you, and to keep our employees and community safe, please call us before coming into one of our locations.

PREPAREDNESS / USEFUL LINKS & RESOURCES

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that typically cause mild cold symptoms. We see these viruses year-round, although like all cold/cough viruses, we see them more in the winter.
 
COVID-19 (the name is simply short for Coronavirus Disease 2019) is a novel strain of Coronavirus. This means that it is a virus that our immune systems have not dealt with before, although we have some immunity to Coronaviruses in general.
 
Like other coronaviruses, COVID-19 will cause cold/cough symptoms, likely with a mild fever. And like other viruses, there is no treatment other than symptomatic care with Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and/or Ibuprofen (Motrin) and lots of TLC. And as with all other viruses, there is a greater concern for the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.
 

STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS

Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19.

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue then throw the tissue in the trash
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
  • Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

For more information on how to stop the spread of germs, click here. 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SICK WITH CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

 

If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community.

  • Stay at home except to receive medical care
  • Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home
  • Call ahead before visiting your doctor
  • Wear a face mask
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes
  • Avoid sharing personal household items
  • Clean your hands often
  • Clean all “high-touch” surfaces every day
  • Monitor your symptoms

For more information on these steps after symptoms, click here.