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COVID-19: Information for Patients

If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, use this self-assessment to help determine if you need to seek further care. If you are having difficulty breathing or experiencing other severe symptoms, call 911 immediately. Advise them of your symptoms and travel history.

If You Have Recently Traveled

Any travelers arriving in Canada are expected by law to follow the Quarantine Act. Its purpose is to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. For more information on what you should do after arriving in Canada after traveling, please visit the travel restrictions and exemptions page on the Government of Canada website.

If You Feel Unwell

1. Stay at home and avoid close contact with others.

2. Call your family doctor's office to describe your symptoms and receive instructions.

How to Protect Yourself

Visit the Government of Canada website to find out who is most at risk for getting COVID-19 and how to reduce your chances of getting the virus.

In this video, learn about the symptoms of COVID-19, how to protect yourself and your family, what to do to be well, and when to worry are outlined.

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Where To Get Updates

For general updates on COVID-19 in Hamilton, visit the Hamilton Public Health Services webpage.
We are informing our health care providers of precautions to take to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

HFHT's Response to COVID-19

Currently, we are not offering groups in person. We are offering some groups virtually to our patients and the public. We are also offering single-session workshops, which are open to any member of the public. Please visit our Groups and Workshops page for more information.
We have asked our teams to take extra care in keeping workspaces clean and making hand sanitizer available. Many of our team members are now providing virtual appointments when appropriate to allow patients to safely stay in their own homes while receiving care.
HFHT employees will be required to consult with their managers before returning to work after travel.
HFHT employees will follow public health guidelines when it comes to identifying COVID-19 risk factors and self-isolating.
You may receive a call from your health care provider screening you for COVID-19 symptoms before your appointment.
For updates on any changes to HFHT groups or other HFHT services, check back on this webpage, or follow us on social media:

*NEW* Single-Session Workshops for Mental Health and Nutrition

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that patients and members of the community may have limited access to health care services at this time. In response, we are offering mental health and nutrition workshops online that are open to any member of the public. These workshops will run live, and there will be time for Q&A during each session. Your attendance will be visible to the facilitators running the workshop, but will remain anonymous to other guests. You do not need to register for the workshops.

For more information about the workshops being offered and how to access them, visit our Groups and Workshops page.

Additional Supports

Many of us are facing challenges in our daily lives, such as income loss, limited access to food, etc. as a result of COVID-19. Visit our COVID-19 supports page to find resources that may be useful.