Updates Regarding COVID-19 Screening

As we move into the endemic, new screening protocols have been put in place by the CDC and Texas Medical Association. Our office will comply with the screening guidelines. Please make note of these guidelines outlined below:

At St. David’s Medical Center:

• All patients scheduled for operative procedure, induction of labor and cesarean section WILL be tested for COVID-19 prior to their scheduled date. Testing is MANDATORY.
• Any positive COVID-19 results will result in possible cancellation of procedure depending on the nature of the procedure
• Support person for Labor is 1 adult (no children). You may have 2 adult visitors on Postpartum during visiting hours and one person overnight (no children).

At Gynics Associates:

• Beginning March 1, 2022 we are allowing one healthy adult to accompany our OB patients to their visit
• We are also screening patients upon entering the office.
• We will do not allow Walk-In visits
• If you have brought a child with you, its possible you will either have a car visit, or we will reschedule your visit to a day when you have childcare.
• You will not be permitted to enter if:- You do not pass the screening
  – You have brought a child (less than 18 years old) with you
  – You are a support person/visitor without pre-approval.
  – Without a mask…if you don’t have one, one will be provided for you.

  We apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you for your cooperation during this uncertain time. Your health and that of our staff is critical!