Slayton, MN – Murray County Medical Center has partnered with CareSignal, a remote patient monitoring company, to quickly provide accurate COVID-19 information to our community using the two text-based programs COVID Companion and COVID Connect.
COVID Companion is a free text messaging service that shares information about local public health resources and recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To subscribe, text “MURRAY” to 67634.
COVID Connect is a patient-facing text-based platform that enables patients to self-monitor symptoms at home and if symptoms worsen, automatically connect patients to the Murray County Medical Center COVID-19 hotline. To subscribe, text “MURRAY Connect” to 67634.
“COVID Companion is a great option to help guide you through this COVID crisis. It sends daily reminders to help you stay healthy and gives links to resources for you. Murray County Medical Center is always here for additional concerns or questions you may have. Give us a call if you have additional concerns at 507-836-6111,” said Monica Van Otterloo, RN, BSN, Murray County Medical Center.
To subscribe to COVID Companion any patient or community member can text “MURRAY” to 67634.
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