Information from our Healthcare Leaders
As our region begins to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage businesses and community members to continue to follow governmental requirements and CDC guidelines to keep their employees and our residents safe from exposure to the virus.
Our leaders and medical staffs continue to monitor the situation and partner with local government and public health offices in the effort to slow the transmission of the virus.
While our emergency departments, primary and specialty care, urgent care, and emergency surgery services remain in operation, you will begin to see other services, such as elective procedures, gradually return over the next couple of weeks. Rest assured, we are still taking every precaution to reduce transmission of the virus within our hospitals and offices to mitigate the spread of the virus through the communities we serve.
Our facilities remain safe as our employees are also following the CDC guidelines for healthcare workers and patients. You may notice certain restrictions, such as screening at entrances, limited visitation policies, and the use of personal protective equipment, are still in place at our facilities and offices.
We encourage individuals to seek medical care in the event there is a medical emergency or if medical treatment is needed. We also have alternative options like telehealth for qualified appointments. Please don’t hesitate to contact our facilities if you have any questions about your appointments or medical care.
Our advice to the community remains the same during the pandemic. Those who exhibit mild symptoms of COVID-19 should self-quarantine at home and maintain distance from family members who are not experiencing symptoms. Continue these precautions until 72 hours after symptoms have resolved (typically 10-14 days). If you have a fever of 100.4 or above OR respiratory symptoms, call your healthcare provider. If you do not have a healthcare provider, call the closest urgent care center. Please call ahead to the facility so care teams can ensure the safety of their providers, other patients, and you. If you have a medical emergency and need to call 911, notify the dispatcher that you have a respiratory illness. If possible, put on a face mask before help arrives.
We want to extend our sincerest appreciation to our staffs who continue to provide medical care to our patients, as well as to first responders and law enforcement serving on the frontlines, and area residents doing their part to prevent the spread of the virus. We also want to thank the hundreds of businesses, organizations, groups and individuals who donated supplies, meals, time, and monetary contributions to support our operations and healthcare heroes. We are extremely grateful for these many gifts and could not do the work we are doing now without the generous assistance of our community.
For the latest information about our policies and scheduling information for surgeries or procedures, visit the sites below:
For information about COVID-19 testing in your region, please call these numbers:
Our leaders and medical staffs continue to monitor the situation and partner with local government and public health offices in the effort to slow the transmission of the virus.
While our emergency departments, primary and specialty care, urgent care, and emergency surgery services remain in operation, you will begin to see other services, such as elective procedures, gradually return over the next couple of weeks. Rest assured, we are still taking every precaution to reduce transmission of the virus within our hospitals and offices to mitigate the spread of the virus through the communities we serve.
Our facilities remain safe as our employees are also following the CDC guidelines for healthcare workers and patients. You may notice certain restrictions, such as screening at entrances, limited visitation policies, and the use of personal protective equipment, are still in place at our facilities and offices.
We encourage individuals to seek medical care in the event there is a medical emergency or if medical treatment is needed. We also have alternative options like telehealth for qualified appointments. Please don’t hesitate to contact our facilities if you have any questions about your appointments or medical care.
Our advice to the community remains the same during the pandemic. Those who exhibit mild symptoms of COVID-19 should self-quarantine at home and maintain distance from family members who are not experiencing symptoms. Continue these precautions until 72 hours after symptoms have resolved (typically 10-14 days). If you have a fever of 100.4 or above OR respiratory symptoms, call your healthcare provider. If you do not have a healthcare provider, call the closest urgent care center. Please call ahead to the facility so care teams can ensure the safety of their providers, other patients, and you. If you have a medical emergency and need to call 911, notify the dispatcher that you have a respiratory illness. If possible, put on a face mask before help arrives.
We want to extend our sincerest appreciation to our staffs who continue to provide medical care to our patients, as well as to first responders and law enforcement serving on the frontlines, and area residents doing their part to prevent the spread of the virus. We also want to thank the hundreds of businesses, organizations, groups and individuals who donated supplies, meals, time, and monetary contributions to support our operations and healthcare heroes. We are extremely grateful for these many gifts and could not do the work we are doing now without the generous assistance of our community.
For the latest information about our policies and scheduling information for surgeries or procedures, visit the sites below:
- www.chattmd.org
- www.erlanger.org/coronavirus
- www.memorial.org/coronavirus
- www.parkridgehealth.com/covid-19
For information about COVID-19 testing in your region, please call these numbers:
- Alabama Public Health – 888-264-2256
- Georgia Department of Public Health – 844-442-2681
- Hamilton County Health Department – 423-209-8383
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services – 866-462-3821
- Tennessee Department of Health – 877-857-2945
Up to Date Information about Closings & Changes due to COVID-19
As of May 8, 2020
Tennessee
Updates and Closures for the Town of Lookout Mountain, TN, from Mayor Walker Jones
Update from Lookout Mountain, Tenn., Judge Flossie Weil
Under the terms of the Orders of the Tennessee Supreme Court, the Municipal Court of the Town of Lookout Mountain, Tenn., will remain open consistent with its obligation to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19. In particular, all in-person cases are suspended until Thursday, April 30, 2020.
It is emphasized that the Court is open and will remain open under all circumstances, subject to the exceptions ordered by the Tennessee Supreme Court. The Court will continue to work with local law enforcement and other town officials to ensure that, to the extent possible, the Court remains accessible to carry out essential functions and time-sensitive proceedings.
Deadlines for submitting proof of completion of defensive driving courses and proof of completion of community service are suspended until Thursday, April 30, 2020. Please send all submissions by email or fax to the Clerk’s office, as noted below.
To limit contact with the public, the Court Clerk’s Office is suspending any in-person operations but will be available via telephone, fax and email during regular business hours. Payments may be made through the mail to Town of Lookout Mountain, PO Box 111, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350 or by calling (423) 255-6278.
For any questions, you may contact the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours by phone at (423) 255-6278, fax at (423) 821-3193, or via email to sam@lookoutmtn.us.
For updates to this press release and for general information, please refer to the Town website www.lookoutmtn.us under the pop-up box in the lower right corner for Covid-19 updates.
- Town Hall is now open
- The tennis courts and fields are open at the Commons
- The playground and restrooms at the Commons and the school gym are still closed.
- The Street Department, including the building and garage area, are closed.
- The recycling areas and dumpster will still be accessible to the public, but town employees are not permitted to assist.
- The Lookout Mountain School, including the gym, skating rink and playground is closed.
- Any and all public access area not previously mentioned are closed until further notice.
- These areas are closed for the safety and well being of all citizens and the general public from unnecessary exposure risks during this time of uncertainty and shall remain in effect until further notice.
- The dumpster will be available this Saturday, but only one car at a time will be allowed. For their own safety, town employees will not be allowed to assist in unloading.
Update from Lookout Mountain, Tenn., Judge Flossie Weil
Under the terms of the Orders of the Tennessee Supreme Court, the Municipal Court of the Town of Lookout Mountain, Tenn., will remain open consistent with its obligation to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19. In particular, all in-person cases are suspended until Thursday, April 30, 2020.
It is emphasized that the Court is open and will remain open under all circumstances, subject to the exceptions ordered by the Tennessee Supreme Court. The Court will continue to work with local law enforcement and other town officials to ensure that, to the extent possible, the Court remains accessible to carry out essential functions and time-sensitive proceedings.
Deadlines for submitting proof of completion of defensive driving courses and proof of completion of community service are suspended until Thursday, April 30, 2020. Please send all submissions by email or fax to the Clerk’s office, as noted below.
To limit contact with the public, the Court Clerk’s Office is suspending any in-person operations but will be available via telephone, fax and email during regular business hours. Payments may be made through the mail to Town of Lookout Mountain, PO Box 111, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350 or by calling (423) 255-6278.
For any questions, you may contact the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours by phone at (423) 255-6278, fax at (423) 821-3193, or via email to sam@lookoutmtn.us.
For updates to this press release and for general information, please refer to the Town website www.lookoutmtn.us under the pop-up box in the lower right corner for Covid-19 updates.
Georgia
Updates and Closures for the Town of Lookout Mountain, GA, from Mayor David Bennett
Read a letter from Mayor Bennett about the Shelter in Place order, click here .
The City is committed to providing you with information as it relates to our community. Our top priority is the safety of our residents and our City employees as we continue to provide City services to our residents.
Click Here to view the Emergency Order #1 (March 25, 2020)
For additional information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19), visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov.
Lastly, I want to encourage you to check on your neighbors and especially our senior citizens by calling them to see if they have any needs.
These are challenging times for all of us but I am confident that the Lookout Mountain community will be stronger and closer when this is all said and done!
David Bennett
Mayor, Lookout Mountain, Georgia
The City is committed to providing you with information as it relates to our community. Our top priority is the safety of our residents and our City employees as we continue to provide City services to our residents.
- City Hall will remain closed until further notice. Our administrative employees are working remotely. You can call City Hall at (706) 820-1586 for Sewer and other City related questions.
- Restrooms at Carter Field and Fairyland School are closed. Ball fields should not be used for organized games and events.
- Governor Kemp provided a COVID-19 update to Mayors on Tuesday afternoon. (See attached meeting summary)
- Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield has declared a State of Emergency in Walker County. Although there are no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Walker County at this time, this declaration allows Walker County to tap into resources offered by the State and Federal Government (Press Release Attached)
- Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke has temporarily closed dine-in service in restaurants and bars across Chattanooga. Gyms and fitness centers in the Chattanooga City limits will be closed as well.
Click Here to view the Emergency Order #1 (March 25, 2020)
For additional information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19), visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov.
Lastly, I want to encourage you to check on your neighbors and especially our senior citizens by calling them to see if they have any needs.
These are challenging times for all of us but I am confident that the Lookout Mountain community will be stronger and closer when this is all said and done!
David Bennett
Mayor, Lookout Mountain, Georgia