Coronavirus (COVID-19): latest updates and how to get care. Or use the virtual assistant below right to check symptoms.
Please visit California Department of Public Health’s MyTurn website, where you can schedule a vaccination appointment at a time and location that is convenient for you.
If you are a Dignity Health Medical Group – Saint Francis/St. Mary’s patient please visit their website to learn which priority groups are being vaccinated and how to schedule a vaccination. If you are a Hill Physicians Medical Group Patient visit their website to learn which priority groups are being vaccinated and how to schedule a vaccination. These websites are updated frequently.
Drop-in testing for COVID-19 is available for current and previous patients of St. Mary's Medical Center who have one or more COVID-19 symptoms and/or have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. Drop-in testing is available Monday - Friday from 10-10:30 a.m. Please check in at the St. Mary's Medical Center Front Lobby entrance.
Patients experiencing a medical emergency, inpatients and patients undergoing surgical/invasive/diagnostic procedures may also receive testing for COVID-19 at our hospital (Click “View Testing Information” for details).
View Testing Information
We continue to stay in close contact with the county department of health to determine the best way to care for an unprecedented surge of critically ill COVID-19 patients. If the number of patients exceeds our resources, and there are no alternate care sites available, we may need to implement triage guidelines so that limited resources are used equitably and consistent with national standards.
Triaging care during a crisis situation is the most difficult decision any care team has to make. At Dignity Health, triage guidelines are based on the unequivocal principle that we treat all patients with dignity and respect.
View our Crisis Response Guidelines
We want to assure the community that St. Mary’s Medical Center is closely monitoring all developments with COVID-19 and we are prepared to identify, isolate, and treat any potential patient who seeks care at our facility. We are in contact with local and state health officials as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our staff is following the latest guidance from these public health agencies. St. Mary’s Medical Center has the supplies and equipment needed to effectively manage the care of any suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients and we are continuously assessing the volume of supplies at our hospital. The safety of our patients, employees, and physicians remains our highest priority.
Here are some important steps we’ve taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community:
We’re offering free virtual care visits from the convenience and safety of your own home for anyone exhibiting mild COVID-19 symptoms such as low-grade fever, cough, or respiratory problems. Schedule remote visits for same day appointments, well and sick care, and mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms. Meet with one of our doctors from anywhere, right on your device. Find a provider that offers video visits.
If your symptoms are severe such as high fever, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, call 911, or visit your nearest ER.
St. Mary’s Medical Center is responding to COVID-19 and protecting our patients, staff and community. We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support we’ve received, and we are appreciative of your generosity and spirit of giving.
If you wish to make a donation of supplies or equipment, please note that we can only accepting the items listed below at this time. Our safety and infection control experts will review and inspect the items before they can be used. We are unable to accept items that have been opened or items that are homemade.
Items we can accept:
Items we cannot accept: Homemade supplies, items that have been opened or used, and food.
You are welcome to drop off donations in person at 2250 Hayes Street (between Stanyan and Shrader) on weekdays between 1-4:30 p.m. Please call (415) 516-5184 for curbside pick-up.
If other health providers are in need, we will share items with them.
For large donations: Call (510) 691-3903.
For all other questions: Contact the St. Mary’s Foundation at (415) 750-5790 or [email protected].
The following websites also offer up-to-date information about COVID-19:
To protect patients and our staff from the spread of COVID-19, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center have updated the patient visitation guidelines.
Effective February 15, 2022 admitted patients (excluding COVID+ patients) may have two visitors daily between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. After hours visitation will be considered in special circumstances.
Visitation Exceptions for Non-COVID+ Patients
Exceptions for non-COVID-19 patients listed below must be authorized by the nursing supervisor.
End-of-Life is defined as:
End-of-life visitation:
Outpatient/Testing/Surgery/Procedures/Cath Lab: One support person/visitor may accompany the patient and must remain in designated waiting area unless instructed by staff. They cannot wait in the patient's room/space.
Behavioral Health Unit: Visitors should contact the Behavioral Health Department for current visitation guidelines.
Visitation for COVID+ Patients
No in person visitation is allowed for non-critically ill COVID+ patients. An exemption can be made for critically ill COVID+ patients, with approval from a unit leader or nursing supervisor.
Virtual Visitation
All patients may request virtual visitation via the patient’s or family’s personal devices or through hospital-provided technology.
Visitor Vaccination Requirements
The California Department of Public Health requires visitors to show proof of vaccination.
Options for Providing Proof of Vaccination:
Unvaccinated or Incompletely Vaccinated Visitors
Visitors of acute care health care facilities that are incompletely vaccinated must show documentation of a negative SARS-CoV-2 test where the specimen collection occurred
Testing results must include the name of the visitor. Any PCR or antigen test used must either have Emergency Use Authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or be operating per the Laboratory Developed Test requirements by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Exempt Unvaccinated or Incompletely Vaccinated Visitors
The following individuals are exempt from the vaccination requirements:
However, for subsequent visits following the emergent situation, and as soon as reasonably possible, these visitors must comply with the vaccine verification or applicable testing requirements within 48 hours.For visitors who visit for multiple consecutive days, proof of negative test is only required every third day.
Universal Masking /Social Distancing Reminders