Visitors: Visitors are allowed if they are healthy. Anyone experiencing respiratory virus symptoms is encouraged to help control the spread of the illness by not visiting patients in the hospital. Symptoms include fever, headaches/body aches/pain, cough, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, chills, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Children: Children 12 and under are not allowed to visit Columbus Regional Healthcare System or its adult practices (Advanced Primary Care, Advanced Orthopedics, Advanced Urology (Leland and Whiteville) and Baldwin Woods OB/GYN Whiteville and Tabor City)
Restrictions do not apply to those 12 and under coming to our Emergency Department or the Pediatric/Family Care practice.
If there is a special circumstance, please reach out to the Manager of that specific unit, department, or practice.
Parents/guardians may bring their children to doctor’s appointments if childcare is not available.
Masks: Masking is highly encouraged during respiratory virus season and people exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory virus will be asked to wear a mask. Symptoms include fever, headaches/body aches/pain, cough, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, chills, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Masking may be required in treatment areas for high-risk patients, including those in isolation.
