California hospital postpones orthopedic procedures, offers $10 televisits

Fairchild Medical Center in Yreka, Calif., suspended elective orthopedic surgeries to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, reports The Siskiyou Daily.

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The hospital, which features six orthopedic providers, will maintain clinical follow-ups for post-surgical patients.

Pivoting to telehealth, Fairchild Express Care will temporarily offer online appointments at a $10 flat fee.

The primary care clinic at the hospital will continue services but providers are reviewing schedules to decrease exposure to the coronavirus where possible.

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