Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautions

The staff at Parkview Orthopaedic Group is observing the CDC’s recommended precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Our number one priority is the safety of our patients and staff. Some of the measures being taken at all Parkview office locations include:

• • Asking patients who are experiencing any symptoms of illness, including a cough, shortness of breath, or fever, to please stay home. Our office staff will be contacting patients prior to their visits to complete a health screening, and will require that they reschedule their appointments if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness or have had any possible exposure to COVID-19.
  • Requiring employees stay home if they are experiencing any flu-like symptoms.
  • Disinfecting work surfaces several times a day, as well as chairs in the waiting area and exam rooms, elevator buttons, and door handles.
  • Making Purell hand sanitizer available at the front desk and throughout the clinics where appropriate.
  • Asking that all visitors to our facilities wear cloth masks for the duration of their visit.
  • Requesting patients do not bring additional guests to their appointment, other than a primary caretaker.
  • Promoting social distancing in our waiting areas with rearranged furniture, and using floor tape and signage to indicate where patients can safely stand during check-in, registration, etc.

We are asking patients and all visitors to join us in additional efforts, including:

• • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Avoid shaking hands to potentially prevent transmission.

These precautions are critical in protecting the health and well-being of our patients and staff. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

UPDATE 4/27/27: Parkview is now offering an Ortho Urgent Care at our Palos Heights and New Lenox office locations! Avoid the potential health risks present in an emergency room or crowded immediate care facility, and come to our office for your sprains, strains, fractures and more. We are available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Click to learn more about this new service.

UPDATE 3/20/20: Parkview Orthopaedic Group will remain open through the state’s shelter in place order. As a healthcare provider we are considered an essential business, and we will continue seeing patients as necessary. Telemedicine visits are also now available and will be offered to patients whenever applicable. Our reception staff will provide you with more information upon scheduling. Please call our main office in Palos at 708-361-0600 or our New Lenox office at 815-727-3030 to schedule an appointment. If you are scheduled for a Telemedicine visit, you can find the required consent form here.

If you will be coming in to the office for your appointment, PLEASE make sure you follow any instructions provided to you by our scheduling staff. The steps we are taking are necessary to protect the health and well-being of all of our patients and staff.