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Our NEW Patient Portal makes it easier than ever to access your medical records and manage your health.
We are here to help, send us your questions at: portalhelpdesk@jwch.org
Our New Patient Portal is Coming Soon!
Connect with your health care team through a convenient, safe and secure environment.
Save the Date
Wesley Benefit Dinner
Thursday October 26th at 6pm
More details to follow soon
Staying Safe Outside this Summer!
July is Ultraviolet Safety Month and during this time, let’s remember how important it is to protect our eyes and skin from the side effects of UV rays.
Be Safe in the Sun
Too much ultraviolet radiation (UV) from sunlight is dangerous. Nearly half of UV radiation is received between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are the strongest.
Too much sun exposure can be harmful. It can lead to:
- Vision problems and damage to your eyes
- Suppression of the immune system
- Premature aging of the skin
- Skin cancer
Ways to protect your skin and eyes from the effects of UV radiation
Any time you head outdoors, make sure you have these four things:
- Long-sleeved shirt or sun-protective clothing. This also applies to babies and kids who are more sensitive
- Broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater, and re-apply every two hours or 30 minutes before going outside
- A hat, the wider the brim the better, or an umbrella
- UV-protective sunglasses to protect the eyes
If possible, seek shade or shelter during peak sun exposure times, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Let’s stay safe, aware, and informed while outdoors this summer!
A Quick Home Antigen Rapid Test For COVID-19: What is it and how do you do it?
A step-by-step guide to doing an at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen test
Make sure to read the instructions on the box, some tests may vary in its instructions.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
- The kit comes with three main items: a collection swab, a test strip and a small vial of liquid.
- Open the collection swab and insert it into each nostril, rotating five (5) times against the inner wall. You should insert the swab ½ to ¾ of an inch into the nostrils.
- Open the large cap and insert your swab into the vial, then stir the swab for 30 sec.
- Squeeze the sides of the vial against the swab as you pull it out.
- Open the test strip. You’ll see that it has both a “C” and a “T,”.
- Open the smaller, top cap on the vial of liquid, then squeeze four (4) drops of your sample into the collection area of the strip.
- Set a timer for 15 minutes. Don’t disturb the test strip during this time.
- Read your test.
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