Atlantic, IA — Cass County Health System is rapidly adapting to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials say every effort is being made to protect the health CCHS patients and staff, while also best utilizing the available resources to prepare for a surge of patients.

COVID-19 TESTING:
Patients who are coming to CCHS for new respiratory illness and potential COVID-19 testing are being cared for in an isolated area of Atlantic Medical Center.

WEEKEND CARE:
· Patients needing care related to COVID-19: Care is available from 10 am – 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. Call 712-243-2850 and press 1 before coming to CCHS.
· For all other patients: Walk-in care at AMC from 8 am to noon on Saturday for acute illnesses only.
· Emergency Department: Open 24/7.
· AMC Rapid Care has been suspended until further notice.

TEMPORARY HOURS:
AMC hours are now 7 am – 7 pm Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm Friday. Saturdays (acute care) from 8 am to noon. Walk-in care is available Monday-Saturday. This is a temporary change until further notice.

EYE ASSOCIATES:
Eye Associates will see emergent patients by appointment only; otherwise the office is closed. Phone calls will be answered during regular business hours.

VISITING HOURS:
Our inpatient visiting hours are now 7 am to 9 pm.

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:
· Senior Life Solutions
· Cardiac Rehab
· Routine colonoscopies
· Cataract surgeries

Please stay up to date with KJAN or check casshealth.org/covid-19 for CCHS related news.