We have identified a new case of COVID-19 in a Health Center employee. There are currently 6 positive cases of COVID-19 in Health Center residents/employees. We are in Outbreak Status. Affected Households include 1 Southeast and 3 Northwest. Visitors are allowed for all residents.

COVID-19 cases/testing at the Stonehill Communities Health Center, as of August 22, 2022:

Positive Resident Cases: 3 Residents; 138 Recovered

Positive Employee Cases: 3 Employees; 286 Recovered

Residents Tested w/ COVID-19 symptoms or Surveillance Tested (including pending): 333 (0 Pending)

Employees Tested for COVID-19 for Symptoms or Exposure (including Pending): 607 (0 Pending)

To reduce the risk of further exposure, residents in the 3 Northwest and 1 Southeast households are receiving their meals in their rooms and group activities have been suspended. We understand that this can be difficult for residents, and will resume household dining and group programming as cases and risk of exposure decrease.

If you have any questions regarding visitation or our ongoing precautionary measures you may contact Peggy Stockel, V.P. of Operations or Matt Jahn, Director of Health Services at 563-557-7180.

Thank you,

Peggy Stockel
V.P. of Operations/Administrator

All previous updates can be read at: https://www.stonehilldbq.com/coronavirus/