Distancing at Good Sam
Howard Lake Good Samaritan Society nurse practitioner Jessicah Gabrielson signs
work orders outside with nurse Janet Wymer. This is one of the ways staff at Good
Samaritan is practicing social distancing and limiting visitors into the facility during
the COVID-19 outbreak.
Residents at Good Samaritan cut out hearts and displayed them, facing both in-
side and outside, in their windows to promote hope and good cheer. Some hearts
displayed positive messages, including “God will take care of you,” and “Love your
neighbor.”
Time to Focus on the Joys of Life
SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Guidance for Minnesotans
returning from a winter residence
WRIGHT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
COVID-19 has spread across the
country; every state has confirmed
cases. Regardless of where people live
during the winter, there is potential for
them to fall ill or be a carrier of the vi-
rus. Wright County Public Health en-
courages those returning to their per-
manent residence in Wright County to
familiarize themselves with Minneso-
ta’s Stay at Home order.
Keep the following in mind when
thinking about going out in public; the
only reasons to leave home are to pick
up essential items such as food and med-
ications, seek health care, care for loved
ones, spend time outside, or to provide a
critical service. Those who are not feel-
ing well should stay home.
When out in public, it is important
people maintain 6 feet of distance be-
tween themselves and others. Home-
made face coverings can be worn to
protect other people by reducing the
chance that the wearer, who does not
have symptoms but still may be infect-
ed, can pass on the disease.
Wright County Public Health is com-
mitted to protecting the community in
this difficult time. Those who are hav-
ing difficulty accessing needed items
or are unable to leave home can text or
call the Wright County Hotline at 763-
682-7607.
According to the Minnesota Depart-
ment of Health, people over 60 or those
that have certain underlying health
conditions are at greater risk of devel-
oping a severe illness if infected by the
coronavirus.
These underlying health conditions
include blood disorders, chronic kid-
ney disease, chronic liver disease, com-
promised immune system, late term or
recent pregnancy, endocrine disorders,
metabolic disorders, heart disease, lung
disease, and neurological conditions.
With help from local partners,
Wright County Public Health has built
a directory of local resources related
to groceries, food shelves, medication,
transportation, mental health, and oth-
er services available to support people
during this time. Visit www.co.wright.
mn.us/948/Resources, or text/call 763-
682-7607.
Senior Connections HJ.COM
At
Cedar
Crest Estate,
we believe purpose and
joy should be part of your
everyday.
Located on the shore of Silver Lake,
family owned and operated, Cedar
Crest Estate continues to grow and
advance in our approach to improve
the lives of the elderly we serve.
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Connections May/June 2020
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