Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.

Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Available at Keystone Health?

Yes. Visit our vaccine webpage for a link and phone number to make an appointment, and all other information related to the COVID vaccine at Keystone Health: www.KeystoneHealth/Covid19Vaccine.

What are the COVID-19 Testing Options at Keystone Health?

• Keystone Urgent Care: (111 Chambers Hill Drive)
  • In order to alleviate long wait times for our patients, Keystone Urgent Care  is now operating under an assigned time scenario. When you arrive, if you need to see a provider, you will be assigned a return time. These times will be on a first-come-first-served basis, so call-ahead reservations are not available. In order to prevent overcrowding, we are asking patients to wait in their cars or to come back at the assigned time. We apologize for this inconvenience as we are working to best serve the needs of our community.

• Keystone Pediatrics-Waynesboro and Keystone Pediatrics- Chambersburg are providing testing to symptomatic patients of the practice by appointment only. Please call(717) 709-7950 to schedule an appointment at our Chambersburg office, or  (717) 387-8060 to schedule an appointment at our Waynesboro office.

If patient has insurance, it will be billed for cost of testing*. Otherwise, $0 out – of – pocket cost to patient for COVID-19 test only* (tests are covered under CARES Act).

Testing will be performed by an outside laboratory at a charge of $67.*

At a provider’s discretion, a point of care test will be performed by Keystone Health at a charge of $70.*

*Additional fee for office visit applies.

Operational Updates within Keystone’s Practices and Programs

In order to continue to meet the needs of our community safely and effectively, we have implemented several important organizational changes within our practices and programs.

Keystone Dental Care: We are providing emergency and urgent care services and we are resuming non-emergency dental care on a limited basis. Patients experiencing a dental emergency, such as severe pain or swelling, should call (717) 709-7940. Limited hygiene services have resumed, however hygiene visits will look different. CDC guidance indicates, the use of water spraying devices should be avoided during all dental care including hygiene services. 

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses, such as the common cold and flu. The most common of these symptoms include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Chills/body aches
• Diarrhea
• Congestion
• Runny nose

According to the CDC, symptoms can range from mild to severe, and even life-threatening.

How can I protect myself and others?

The best prevention for COVID-19, the flu and colds, is to practice proper handwashing and respiratory etiquette. Help stop the spread of viruses by:

• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
• Clean surfaces frequently, including countertops, light switches, cell phones and other frequently touched items.
• If you are sick, stay home and avoid contact with others.

What is Keystone Health doing to prepare?

We are actively monitoring the situation, and we have deployed a COVID-19 readiness team that meets as often as appropriate to assess the situation. Our practices are prepared to respond when necessary. Everyone is encouraged to do their part by practicing good hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene (sneeze and cough into your elbow, not your hands), as well as good cleaning  and disinfection processes.

We are screening patients for COVID-19 symptoms when scheduling an appointment, as well as at all Keystone Health locations. Patients will be asked a series of questions including those related to presence of respiratory symptoms and fever. If a patient has screened positive for these questions, they will immediately be directed to a testing location.

We require all staff and patients over the age of two to wear a face covering. We have also placed signs at the entrances of all of our practices, asking patients to immediately tell our staff if they have come in contact with someone known to have tested positive or are experiencing symptoms. We have introduced similar messages into our online scheduling and appointment reminders. In addition, we have placed an alert and information on our main website.

We also ask that patients bring no more than ONE visitor with them to an appointment within any of our practices.

We will continue to evolve our plan as we monitor the situation.

Donations Needed

We have received many messages from community members asking how they can help. We greatly appreciate everyone’s generosity and willingness to contribute! Here is a list of supplies we currently need at Keystone and would greatly appreciate any donations.

Exam gloves

• Nitrile preferred, vinyl accepted, no latex
• Powder Free
• Non-sterile
• Small, Medium, Large and XL (especially Large and XL)

Stay informed

The CDC and Pa. Department of Health are the best resources for up-to-date information regarding COVID-19. For the latest updates visit the CDC Coronavirus webpage and the Pa. Department of Health webpage.