Perham Health will implement a no visitor policy effective 3 p.m. today, November 20. It is restricting visitors until further notice due to the escalating increase of active COVID-19 cases in the community. The policy is to further provide a safe environment for patients and employees.

“We are closely monitoring the rapidly changing events related to COVID-19,” stated Perham Health CEO, Chuck Hofius. “The rate at which the virus is spreading locally is alarming. As we now watch cases rise and hospital beds reach capacity, it’s clear we are in the midst of the surge. We need to react to make sure we are doing all we can to keep our patients and our employees safe. Current conditions necessitate limiting visitors to provide a safe and healthy environment for everyone.”

Similar to when Perham Health implemented visitor restrictions back in March, there are exceptions to the visitation policy that will be considered based on unique situations.

About Perham Health

Perham Health is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with three primary care clinics, a 96-bed nursing home, home care agency, adult day services, memory care assisted living, and senior housing.  The medical staff consists of 21 physicians, a nurse midwife, 11 advance practice clincians, and three chiropractors. Visit perhamhealth.org to learn more.

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Sue Von Ruden
Community Relations Director