COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Vaccine

TMC Bonham Hospital is currently administering the COVID vaccine and will be also offering the flu vaccine through March 2023. To schedule an appointment or for more information on how to obtain these vaccines, please call 903-640-7342.

Individuals who have scheduled their appointment for the COVID or flu vaccines should go to the front entrance of the hospital to check in. You are encouraged to bring your insurance information (if available), as well as your COVID vaccination card if you are eligible to receive your second dose or booster shot.  At this time, TMC Bonham Hospital is vaccinating those ages 12 and older.

Get more information about the COVID-19 vaccine from the CDC →

Latest Information on COVID-19 Precautions

The safety of our patients and staff has always been and remains our top priority.

As the world continues to navigate the challenges presented by COVID-19, we realize that some people may have questions about coming to the hospital even as they seek to address pressing health issues. Please note that we have implemented extraordinary measures and additional protocols to help ensure a safe and clean environment for our patients, physicians, staff and community. We are actively monitoring and responding to all recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and our local Health Authority.

Thank you for entrusting your care to us. When you or your loved ones need services, know that we are here … safe, trusted and ready to deliver a superior healthcare experience.

Emergency Department – Do Not Delay in Seeking Critical Care

Our Emergency Department is staffed 24/7 to serve those with emergency medical conditions. Individuals experiencing serious injuries or medical symptoms such as chest pain, numbness, difficulty breathing or mental confusion should call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department. It could save your life.

Our rooms are private and we utilize UV light technology that kills germs once a room is unoccupied. Curtains and doors are kept closed and patients are separated based on symptoms.

Individuals Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms

If you develop a fever or cough or have difficulty breathing, or have had close contact with someone who has had a confirmed positive COVID-19 test result, please seek medical attention by calling your provider’s office or an Urgent Care Center.

If you need help deciding if you should seek medical care, access the CDC Coronavirus Self-Checker on the CDC COVID-19 Symptoms page by clicking on the Coronavirus Self-Checker button at the top of the page.

Telehealth

For your convenience and safety, virtual visits via telehealth technology are available to address many non-emergency health concerns. Virtual visits allow you to speak with a healthcare provider using a phone, tablet or computer from the comfort of your own home.

Visitor Guidelines

Thank you for helping to protect the health and well-being of our patients and staff. The following visitor guidelines are effective until further notice:

• Visitors are allowed to be with patients during regular visiting hours, except in certain circumstances.
• Visitors must always wear a mask when in a patient’s room or patient care area. Your mask must fully cover your nose and mouth, even in a patient’s room.
• Visitors must use hand sanitizer upon entry.

Screenings

All employees, providers, and visitors are subject to a self-attestation screening upon arrival at the hospital. Do not enter if you cannot declare the following:

• I am not experiencing any COVID symptoms:
  • Fever or chills
  • Muscle or body aches
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Cough
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Sore Throat
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• I have not tested positive for COVID in the last 10 days, and I am not waiting for test results.
• I have not had close contact with someone infected with COVID in the last 10 days.

By entering, you are attesting you do not have symptoms and have not been recently exposed or tested positive for COVID.

Prevention

In addition to basic health and hygiene practices like handwashing, the CDC recommends some prevention actions at all COVID-19 Community Levels. Learn how you can protect yourself, your family and your community.