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Today, we are caring for 38 COVID positive inpatients at Mount Nittany
Medical Center, ranging in age from 22 to 94. Our average daily census of COVID
positive inpatients has climbed from 27 in September to 34 in October – the
third highest average daily census per month in the pandemic. In October, our
total COVID hospitalizations to date is 122.
“We continue to care for a very high number of people who are
hospitalized with COVID,” said Dr. Tiffany Cabibbo, Executive VP Patient
Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Mount Nittany Health. “This is ongoing
trend is impacting our community and our local healthcare providers every day.
We continue to monitor the situation daily and adjust operations as needed,
including rescheduling elective surgeries that require an overnight stay.”
Virtual ER visits at Mount Nittany Medical Center
As a reminder, we offer a number of virtual options for care, including virtual
care for ER visits. To learn more, go to mountnittany.org/VirtualER.
COVID-19 Vaccine for children, ages 5-11
In anticipation of the CDC’s emergency use authorization approval of the
COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, Mount Nittany Health is offering the
opportunity for parents/guardians of children who are patients of the Mount
Nittany Physician Group pediatrics practice to sign their children up for the
COVID-19 vaccine.
To sign up, please click the “Sign up now” button on our website and complete the form.
A vaccine clinic is tentatively scheduled for early November, pending approval.
The pediatric office will contact you with your appointment date and
time.
Get Vaccinated
It’s important that we all do everything that we can to stop the spread of
COVID in our community. Please get vaccinated, social distance, avoid large
gatherings, wear a mask, and wash your hands frequently. You can visit
our website to register for a vaccine, booster or additional dose.
In addition, if you are experiencing any symptoms or believe you were exposed
to someone who is COVID positive, then please isolate yourself from others and
seek testing.
