Early in March, Welia Health made a difficult decision to restrict visitors to our hospital and clinic facilities. This was done to reduce the likelihood of transmission of COVID-19 to other patients and staff. To keep everyone safe, we will continuously monitor the number of cases and the community spread of COVID-19, possibly changing the […]

Recommendations and information about COVID-19 testing and self-isolation prior to a surgical procedure. At Welia Health, our top priority is the safety and wellbeing of our patients. This is especially true considering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We understand any uncertainty or anxiety you may feel about your upcoming surgical procedure. Rest assured, we are taking […]

Over the past two months, as Welia Health prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, some delays in rehabilitation care were recommended to keep patients and staff safe. We are now encouraging you to begin or continue your rehabilitation care. Typically, when a care plan is delayed or discontinued, the healing process can be affected significantly—pain, strength, […]

Do gloves help to protect from us from the COVID-19 virus? Mask wearing, social distancing, and good hand hygiene are all critical for protecting yourself and others from getting COVID-19. What about wearing gloves while in public? Brian Niskanen, MD, Welia Health Chief Medical Officer, addresses the this common question. “Generally, wearing gloves in public […]

Meet Michael Michael just had his 3-year-old well-child check. Well-child visits are very important to monitor development and overall health while keeping immunizations up to date. We understand that you may have delayed a well-child visit because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest assured that we have implemented extra safety measures and are now taking appointments. […]

53 days, 1272 hours or 76,320 minutes! However you want to say it, it’s been a long time since the last elective procedure at Welia Health. But as of May 5, the Governor’s executive order restricting elective procedures has been lifted, allowing us to begin scheduling again. As exciting as it was to get this […]

Caring for patients with positive COVID-19 results Like so many, you may be anxious about testing positive for COVID-19. If you do test positive, even if you develop significant symptoms, you may not require hospitalization. Rest assured, you will not be alone. Welia Health is prepared to help you through it. Our dedicated team provides […]