Your health is our highest priority.

We approach wellness in our community in three parts:

1

Education

We provide all of our patients with the most up to date, evidence-based information about COVID-19.

2

Prevention

We share the safest ways to stay safe and protect yourself as well as the people you love.

3

Testing

We create opportunities for you to be tested should you begin to show symptoms of COVID-19.

"It’s hard to know what to believe when it comes to COVID-19, but I’ve been seeing my doctor at Sequoia Family Medical Center for the last 20 years, and there’s trust in that relationship. I know they’ll support me in what is right for mine and my family’s health."

— Allan S., CURRENT PATIENT

FAQs

What should I do if I get sick or someone in my house gets sick?

If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19, follow the steps below to care for yourself and to help protect other people in your home and community.

  • Stay at home (except to get medical care).

  • Separate yourself from others.

  • Monitor your symptoms.

  • Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when around others.

  • Cover your coughs and sneezes.

  • Wash your hands often.

  • Clean high-touch surfaces every day.

  • Avoid sharing personal household items.

When should I seek emergency care if I have COVID-19?

Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:

  • Trouble breathing

  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

  • New confusion

  • Inability to wake or stay awake

  • Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone

*This list is not all possible symptoms. Feel free to call us at (559) 781-3700 for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

Should I be tested for a current infection?

The following people should get tested for current COVID-19 infection:

  • People who have symptoms of COVID-19. People who have had a known exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. People who have come into close contact with someone with COVID-19 should be tested to check for infection:

    • Fully vaccinated people should be tested 5–7 days after their last exposure.

    • People who are not fully vaccinated should get tested immediately when they find out they are a close contact. If their test result is negative, they should get tested again 5–7 days after their last exposure or immediately if symptoms develop.

  • People not fully vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine who are prioritized for expanded community screening for COVID-19.

  • People not fully vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine who have been asked or referred to get testing by their school, workplace, or healthcare provider.