{"id":109367,"date":"2021-08-09T20:32:36","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T00:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=109367"},"modified":"2025-10-23T08:25:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T12:25:54","slug":"parkview-health-reminds-public-of-guidelines-for-masks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2021\/08\/09\/parkview-health-reminds-public-of-guidelines-for-masks\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkview Health reminds public of guidelines for masks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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To protect patients, visitors, and co-workers, Parkview Health is reminding the public that health and safety guidelines remain in place at all Parkview facilities.<\/p>\n

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Parkview Health reminds public of guidelines for masks, visitors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (August 9, 2021) \u2013 For the protection of patients, visitors and co-workers, Parkview Health is reminding the public that health and safety guidelines remain in place at all Parkview facilities.<\/p>\n

Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), face masks are required at all Parkview locations, including hospitals and Parkview Physicians Group offices. The guideline is for all patients and guests over the age of 2 and applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.<\/p>\n

Visitor restrictions also remain in place, but details vary by location. Click here<\/a> for the most up-to-date visitor information can be found under Facility & Service Updates. Details can be found by clicking on each facility\u2019s name.<\/p>\n

Patients and visitors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the guidelines before arrival.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe appreciate the public\u2019s help in protecting the health and safety of everyone at Parkview. By following these guidelines, you\u2019re helping our co-workers continue to provide excellent care for the community,\u201d said Jeffrey Boord, MD, MPH, chief quality and safety officer, Parkview Health. \u201cWe also encourage everyone to follow CDC guidance for wearing a mask indoors at any public building, and to get vaccinated for COVID-19. These measures will help slow the spread of the virus, protecting the well-being of our entire community.\u201d <\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for more information on COVID-19 vaccines, including answers to frequently asked questions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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COVID-19 World Wide Web Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Allen County Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance and Local Resources<\/strong>:<\/p>\n