PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center overwhelmed by RSV and flu cases; urges non-emergencies to seek alternative care. PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center abrumado por casos de RSV y gripe; insta a las no emergencias a buscar cuidados alternativos.

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is facing a surge in patients due to high RSV and flu cases, overwhelming its emergency room. PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center se enfrenta a un aumento en los pacientes debido a los casos de VRS y gripe, abrumando su sala de emergencias. The hospital urges non-emergency patients to seek care from primary doctors or urgent care centers to reduce the load. El hospital insta a los pacientes que no son de emergencia a buscar atención de médicos primarios o de centros de atención urgente para reducir la carga. Those with serious symptoms, like breathing issues, are prioritized. Aquellos con síntomas serios, como problemas respiratorios, son priorizados. The hospital recommends using Priority Care clinics for less urgent needs to avoid long wait times. El hospital recomienda usar clínicas de Cuidado Prioritario para necesidades menos urgentes para evitar largos tiempos de espera.