Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, visits to the Mohawk Valley Health System Center for Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Services are prohibited.
“To allow our residents to continue communicating with their loved ones, we will be setting up Skype appointments,” a spokesperson said.
If interested in setting up a Skype appointment with a resident, contact the director of therapeutic recreation, Amy Deangelo, at 315-624-8643.
She will help with setting up a Skype application and other information regarding an appointment.
Available appointments fall within the following time slots:
— Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1-4 p.m.; or 6-7:30 p.m.
— Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.
There are limited weekend appointments.
“Additionally, we would like to reiterate that loved ones must refrain from dropping off any items to our residents as they will not be accepted,” the spokesperson said. “These items may be contaminated with the virus and pose a risk to our residents.”
Those with any additional questions regarding COVID-19 and the precautions being taken at MVHS may refer to the COVID-19 Information page at mvhealthsystem.org/covid-19-information.