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Pardee Hospital Visitor Restrictions Due to Rising Flu Cases in WNC
Hendersonville -- January 13, 2025: Press Release: UNC Health Pardee Due to the increasing number of influenza cases and other
respiratory illnesses in our region, UNC Health Pardee will implement visitor restrictions in all inpatient areas at Pardee Hospital beginning Monday, January, 13.
During this time, the following restrictions will be in place:
Limit of two visitors per patient
Visitors must be 18 years or older
Individuals should avoid visiting the hospital if they have respiratory symptoms or any of the following: headache, muscle aches, cough, fever, sore throat, or a runny or stuffy nose
“Our top priority is always the health and safety of our community,” said Dr. Greg McCarty, Chief Medical Officer, UNC Health Pardee. “These temporary restrictions are necessary to prevent further spread of respiratory illnesses and ensure our healthcare providers can continue to deliver the highest level of care.”
Visitors must be 18 years or older
Individuals should avoid visiting the hospital if they have respiratory symptoms or any of the following: headache, muscle aches, cough, fever, sore throat, or a runny or stuffy nose
“Our top priority is always the health and safety of our community,” said Dr. Greg McCarty, Chief Medical Officer, UNC Health Pardee. “These temporary restrictions are necessary to prevent further spread of respiratory illnesses and ensure our healthcare providers can continue to deliver the highest level of care.”
While wearing a mask remains optional at UNC Health Pardee, it is strongly encouraged during periods of increased flu-like illnesses. All visitors should use hand hygiene before and after visiting patients and entering or leaving the hospital. Alcohol-based hand rub dispensers are available throughout the building. For more information on visiting policies or the latest updates on the hospital’s response to respiratory illnesses, please visit pardeehospital.org.
UNC Health Pardee is a not-for-profit community healthcare organization and is managed by UNC Health. The hospital, founded in 1953, is licensed for 222 acute care beds. Pardee has several locations separate from the main campus, including a comprehensive physician practice network, a cancer center, and four urgent care locations. For more information or to find a physician, visit pardeehospital.org.
