Dr. Addlesperger Talks COVID-19 Phone Line, Entrance

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sheridan Memorial Hospital has made some changes in order to prepare for the sickness locally. Chief Medical Officer at Sheridan Memorial Dr. John Addlesperger, explained that they have dedicated a phone line for those that are experiencing symptoms of coronavirus.

Symptoms to watch for are coughing, fever, and shortness of breath. Dr. Addlesperger said that the phone line is not used as an information line on the virus. He also shared that the preemptive call will allow them to route potential COVID-19 positive patients to the correct entrance now that the Hospital has segregated an area to decrease the spread.

The first reported case in the state was Wednesday in Sheridan County and the patient is isolated at home to recover under supervision from Public Health. The number to call for the hospital’s coronavirus line is 672-1004.