To our valued patients:
As your healthcare provider, Pomona Valley Health Centers (PVHC) has taken the necessary steps to ensure we are prepared to care for our patients and the community during this coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Screening processes are in place for all patients entering clinical areas. Patients experiencing common symptoms of coronavirus including fever, cough, and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, are questioned and cared for appropriately.
Our facilities are safe, and we are taking every precaution possible to ensure we provide quality and safe care for you. We have an adequate supply of personal protective equipment, and the appropriate protocols in place to protect patients, visitors and staff in the event that a person with coronavirus seeks care at any of our five Pomona Valley Health Centers in Claremont, La Verne, Pomona, and Chino Hills.
About the COVID-19 vaccine:
We do not currently have any vaccines for distribution. As the state of California continues its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, PVHC has applied to be a distribution center. It is our goal to bring vaccinations to our patients and community. At this time, we are still waiting to be approved as an official COVID-19 vaccination distributer, and we cannot confirm the exact date we can begin the immunizations.
Please use the following county resources to see if there is a vaccination distributor accepting appointments near you:
PVHC will make the announcement as soon as we are approved to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine.
For those who have additional questions, more information is available at the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC) website on the vaccine FAQ page.
We now offer telemedicine appointments
Our top priority at Pomona Valley Health Centers and Premier Family Medicine Associates is the health and safety of our patients, our staff and the communities we all share. That’s why, during this coronavirus outbreak we’ve added the option for you and your doctor to conduct certain appointments remotely using telemedicine.
What should you do if you’re sick?
What should you do to limit your exposure to the virus?
The best way to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is to avoid being exposed to the virus, which at this time is thought to spread mainly person-to-person. How do you avoid being exposed?
**IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING COVID-19 TESTING AT PVHC LOCATIONS**
Due to extremely high volume at our clinics, we encourage you to please utilize the following resources for COVID testing:
If you are experiencing emergency warning signs of COVID-19, such as trouble breathing, chest pain or pale,gray or blue-colored skin, lips or nail beds, we urge you to call 9-1-1 or get to your nearest Emergency Department immediately.
At all times, we prioritize optimal health, safety and infection control, and during this outbreak, we are continuing to do so with special vigilance and focus. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation, carefully following the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and taking specific measures to protect you, your family, our employees and the communities we serve.
As things change, we will adjust our policies and practices to respond appropriately to new developments. At the same time, we intend to keep you informed about the best infection-control practices and what you need to know to keep yourself and your loved one safe.
From the physicians and staff at Pomona Valley Health Centers.