COVID-19

Stoughton Health is working with public health, healthcare systems and agency partners to monitor, plan and respond as needed to COVID-19 to keep our community safe and healthy.

For the latest and most accurate information on COVID-19 please go to cdc.gov.

Visitor Guidelines

Stoughton Health is pleased to be able to allow unlimited visiting hours and recognizes the value of visitors for patients receiving healthcare services and wishes to include them in the safest manner possible. Please note, an adult must accompany children under the age of 16.

If you have an appointment at a Stoughton Health location and develop COVID-19-related symptoms, please call ahead to alert our staff.

COVID-19 Suspect/Confirmed Patients	Patients who are COVID-positive, or under investigation for a COVID infection may have visitors. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. Please check in with nursing staff before entering the room. Visitors not following PPE/Isolation Precautions will not be allowed to visit.
Emergency and Urgent Care	The ER/UC Units may limit visits to 1-2 visitors designated by the patient or patient representative. Visitors may also be limited based on the needs of the other patients in the ER.
All Inpatient Units Surgical Services Outpatient Hospital-Based Services Pediatric Patients Therapy/Rehab	Stoughton Health allows unrestricted visiting hours; additionally, visiting hours may be individualized to the patient based on their physical and psychological needs. The Intensive Care unit may limit visits to 1-2 visitors designated by the patient or patient representative. Visitors may also be limited based on the needs of the other patients in the ICU.
End of Life Patients (includes COVID-19 suspect/positive patients)	There are no age restrictions but an adult must be present with minors

Because COVID-19 is currently classified as community spread in our area, all people who leave their homes and have contact with others assume some risk of contracting COVID-19. As a hospital, we are experienced with practices to prevent infection and ask that you contribute to our efforts to keep everyone safe during this time.

For visitors entering Stoughton Health buildings during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the following guidelines have been implemented:

All patients and visitors must self-screen upon arrival to the hospital/outpatient clinics for the following (Visitors screening positive will not be able to visit patients while in the hospital):
- Have none of the following symptoms: Fever/Chills, Cough/Congestion, Shortness of Breath, Fatigue, Headache, Muscle or Body Aches, New Loss of Taste or Smell, Sore Throat, Runny Nose, Nausea/Vomiting, Diarrhea
- Have had no diagnosis of COVID-19 within the last 10 days
While inside Stoughton Health buildings, visitors must:
- Cover their nose and mouth with a medical-grade facemask if having any symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 10 days.
- Perform hand hygiene with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water:
  - Upon entering the facility
  - Upon entering the patient’s room
  - After touching persons or surfaces when within the facility
  - Before leaving the patient’s room
  - Before leaving the facility
- Visitors must sign in and will receive a wristband for Day Surgery, Inpatient Units, and the Emergency Department.

For the safety of our patients, employees, and the community, visitors who are not able to comply with the above guidelines will be asked to leave.

(Updated: 4/10/23)

Valet Parking

Valet parking is available from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(updated 4/10/23)

Get the Real Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Stoughton Health wants to make sure everyone in our community has the real facts about the COVID-19 vaccine. Because knowledge is power—and working together we can get back to normal everyday living. Please click here to learn the real facts.

The Importance of the COVID-19 Vaccine

Stoughton COVID-19 Vaccine Locations

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Walgreens

1705 US Highway 51 & 138, Stoughton
Appointment Required – Please do not call the Stoughton store, schedule through website. Check site daily to find available times.

Walgreens COVID-19 Vaccines

Walmart

2600 State Highway 138, Stoughton
Appointment Required- Please do not call the Stoughton store, schedule through website. Check site daily to find available times.

Walmart COVID-19 Vaccines

VaccineFinder

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommends visiting VaccineFinder to find vaccine near you. VaccineFinder helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. In some states, information is limited while more providers and pharmacies update locations in the coming weeks. COVID-19 vaccine availability is limited, and appointments are required at most locations.

VaccineFinder

Helpful Resources

Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccination Considerations for People who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol Fraud Alert – COVID Vaccine

(Updated: 12/12/23)

DHS Offers COVID-19 Treatment Telehealth Service Statewide

Wisconsinites are able to use free consultation and prescription services to increase access to COVID-19 treatments. These treatments have been proven to greatly reduce chances of COVID-19 hospitalization and death.

Program Background: Wisconsin’s COVID-19 Treatment Telehealth Service aims to provide free, easy access for Wisconsinites to health care consultation, screening, and prescriptions for COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments. Wisconsin residents ages 18 and older who test positive for COVID-19 will be able to use the service to receive a video or telephone consultation with a health care clinician. The clinician will evaluate individuals’ health status and eligibility for an oral antiviral pill that reduces the risk for severe symptoms and hospitalization from COVID-19. The clinician will be able to issue a prescription for the treatments that can be filled at any of the 700+ pharmacies throughout the state that carry the medications. If a resident doesn’t have access to one of these pharmacies, the service will ship the medicine to their residence overnight.

Eligibility: Wisconsin residents ages 18 and older regardless of insurance status who test positive for COVID-19, and whose symptom onset is fewer than 5 days earlier. Even if symptoms are mild, residents over 18 should seek treatment.

Access: The service will be available in a wide variety of languages. Residents who do not have access to the internet or a smart phone can access the service by phone from a landline by dialing 833-273-6330. Consultations are available within 30 minutes every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Cost: There is no cost to individuals for use of the service. It will be open to all Wisconsinites eligible for COVID-19 treatments regardless of health insurance status. To learn more about available treatments for COVID-19, visit the DHS website