As you may know, Arizona’s Governor Doug Ducey has issued a declaration of emergency related to the COVID-19 virus. Many of us have never seen preventative measures like the ones lately put into place across the country, and it’s normal to be concerned. But Doctor Manish J. Patel and Doctor Paresh Goel with Desert Mobile Medical | Concierge Physicians are committed to providing the best possible care to their patients during this frightening time.
From the Governor’s official statement on his declaration of emergency:
“There is no greater priority than the health and safety of Arizonans, and today’s efforts are a proactive approach to ensure the state has all the tools necessary to address the global spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “While our state is not currently facing the number of cases we’ve seen in some other states, we are anticipating additional positive cases — and we’re not taking any chances. Arizonans should not panic — our approach will be calm and steady. This Emergency Declaration and Executive Order continue our effort to protect public health and save lives.”
The governor is right when he says that Arizonans should not panic. And if you’re a patient of Desert Mobile Medical, you’re already at an advantage.
The Center for Disease Control, on their website, describes COVID-19 as “mild to severe respiratory illness,” sighting symptoms like fever, cough, and shortness of breath. While the spread of COVID-19 is still being investigated and while our understanding of it continues to evolve and clarify, at the time of this writing the CDC described transmission on their website this way:
Person-to-Person Spread
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person.
Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Can someone spread the virus without being sick?
People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest).
Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
Spread from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
How easily does the virus spread?
How easily a virus spreads from person to person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, spreading continually without stopping.
The virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably in the community (“community spread”) in some affected geographic areas. Community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected.
With this kind of person-to-person and contaminated surface contact transmission, the last thing you’d want to do is go sit in a waiting room at a hospital, general practitioner’s office, emergency room, or urgent care center among all the other people seeking medical attention for their symptoms. Many cities and towns are recommending that people stay in their homes as much as possible and minimize attendance at major events like conferences and conventions. But it’s not just the large events that pose risk. It is also advisable to stay away from heavy-traffic public transportation systems like buses and trains.
At a time when you’re ill-advised to take public transportation or spend time at hospitals and medical offices, having a doctor who can treat you in your home becomes invaluable.
If you’re not currently a patient of Desert Mobile Medical, you can become one! We are currently accepting new patients.
There is nothing like the experience of medical concierge services in the comfort of your own space. With a mobile doctor on call to provide you with fast and reliable healthcare at home, you can focus on healing and achieving your wellness goals. That human touch will always be delivered straight to you. When you are ready to make the change to concierge medicine, choosing the best local physician will give you access to a full suite of services.
At Desert Mobile Medical, we believe in affordable medical care for all. Have trouble getting in to see your Primary Care Physician? How about the quality of time spent with him/her? Are co-pays and deductibles bogging you down? At Desert Mobile Medical, you can forget about all the pitfalls associated with traditional insurance-based medical practices and migrate to the future of healthcare with a family doctor you can trust.
Desert Mobile Medical offers home-based visits at your convenience where we commonly have same or next-day visits available. We spend the time to get to know you and never make you feel rushed. We are also able to offer wholesale medications and lab services to make it even more affordable. Desert Mobile Medical, it’s Healthcare Built Around YOU!
WHAT WE OFFER:
From the Governor’s official statement on his declaration of emergency:
“There is no greater priority than the health and safety of Arizonans, and today’s efforts are a proactive approach to ensure the state has all the tools necessary to address the global spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “While our state is not currently facing the number of cases we’ve seen in some other states, we are anticipating additional positive cases — and we’re not taking any chances. Arizonans should not panic — our approach will be calm and steady. This Emergency Declaration and Executive Order continue our effort to protect public health and save lives.”
The governor is right when he says that Arizonans should not panic. And if you’re a patient of Desert Mobile Medical, you’re already at an advantage.
The Center for Disease Control, on their website, describes COVID-19 as “mild to severe respiratory illness,” sighting symptoms like fever, cough, and shortness of breath. While the spread of COVID-19 is still being investigated and while our understanding of it continues to evolve and clarify, at the time of this writing the CDC described transmission on their website this way:
Person-to-Person Spread
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person.
Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Can someone spread the virus without being sick?
People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest).
Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
Spread from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
How easily does the virus spread?
How easily a virus spreads from person to person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, spreading continually without stopping.
The virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably in the community (“community spread”) in some affected geographic areas. Community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected.
With this kind of person-to-person and contaminated surface contact transmission, the last thing you’d want to do is go sit in a waiting room at a hospital, general practitioner’s office, emergency room, or urgent care center among all the other people seeking medical attention for their symptoms. Many cities and towns are recommending that people stay in their homes as much as possible and minimize attendance at major events like conferences and conventions. But it’s not just the large events that pose risk. It is also advisable to stay away from heavy-traffic public transportation systems like buses and trains.
At a time when you’re ill-advised to take public transportation or spend time at hospitals and medical offices, having a doctor who can treat you in your home becomes invaluable.
If you’re not currently a patient of Desert Mobile Medical, you can become one! We are currently accepting new patients.
There is nothing like the experience of medical concierge services in the comfort of your own space. With a mobile doctor on call to provide you with fast and reliable healthcare at home, you can focus on healing and achieving your wellness goals. That human touch will always be delivered straight to you. When you are ready to make the change to concierge medicine, choosing the best local physician will give you access to a full suite of services.
At Desert Mobile Medical, we believe in affordable medical care for all. Have trouble getting in to see your Primary Care Physician? How about the quality of time spent with him/her? Are co-pays and deductibles bogging you down? At Desert Mobile Medical, you can forget about all the pitfalls associated with traditional insurance-based medical practices and migrate to the future of healthcare with a family doctor you can trust.
Desert Mobile Medical offers home-based visits at your convenience where we commonly have same or next-day visits available. We spend the time to get to know you and never make you feel rushed. We are also able to offer wholesale medications and lab services to make it even more affordable. Desert Mobile Medical, it’s Healthcare Built Around YOU!
WHAT WE OFFER:
- At-Home Primary Care Services
- At-Home Sick Visits
- Mobile Lab Testing
- Mobile Imaging
- Prescriptions & Medications delivered to your home
- Vaccinations
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Medical Weight Loss
- …. and so much more
To experience the personalized and unhurried care of a concierge doctor for yourself, schedule an appointment with Desert Mobile Medical to see if we are a great fit for you!
Did you know 90% of health issues can be solved with Direct Primary Care?
Desert Mobile Medical is ‘Healthcare Built Around You’ meaning we are convenient (since we come to your home), we are flexible (we typically accommodate for same day or next day appointments), and affordable and private (we take out the middleman, health insurance, to give you quality healthcare with no hidden costs or impossibly complicated invoices).
Overall, one of the biggest benefits is saving on lost time. Not only the lost time of driving and then waiting at the doctor’s office, but also because we give you the time needed so we can make sure you have the best care resulting in a more effective you.
