Resources for Patients

Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR) is committed to providing valuable, up-to-date information to patients concerned about the coronavirus. Help keep your patients informed and safe by sharing these resources.

Online Patient Resources

southwesternhealth.org/covid19

The page offers useful information for patients, including printable handouts and web links.

Flu Resources

Understanding the Flu – This patient handout includes information about recognizing, treating and managing the flu. It also shares a valuable chart that teaches users to recognize the symptoms of the flu, the common cold and COVID-19.

Patient flu letter template – Download this Microsoft Word template and use it to customize a message encouraging your patients to get their flu vaccine.

Handouts and Posters

Posters For Your Practice

These posters can be printed and posted in your practice to keep your patients informed.

Prevention and Care

Keeping Your Home Safe (English)
Taking Care of Yourself When You Have COVID-19 (English)
What to Do When You’ve Been Exposed (English)

Information and Guidelines

Flattening the Curve (English)
Social Distancing (English)
When to Call for Help (English)

Printable Handouts

These helpful PDF guides can be printed or shared.

Just for Kids

Q&A for Parents/Talking to Kids About COVID-19 (English | Spanish)
Charlie Learns About Coronavirus (storybook) (English | Spanish)
Q&A for Teens (English)

Prevention and Care

Coronavirus Prevention Tips (English)
Taking care of yourself when you have COVID-19 (English)
Caring for Yourself at Home if You’re Sick (English | Spanish)
5 Steps to Wash Your Hands (English | Spanish)
Keeping Your Home Safe (English | Spanish)
What to Do When You’ve Been Exposed (English | Spanish)
Caring for Yourself at Home if You’re Sick (English | Spanish)
How to Care for Someone Who Is Sick (English | Spanish)

Information and Guidelines

Your Heart and the New Coronavirus: Don’t Ignore Heart Symptoms (English)
Weighing activity risks (English)
When to call for help (English)
What is COVID-19? (English | Spanish)
Social Distancing (English | Spanish)
Slowing the Spread of COVID-19: Flattening the Curve (English | Spanish)
Advice for People at High Risk (English)
Call First! Avoid Exposing Others to COVID-19 (English | Spanish)