Henry Ford Health System performing outpatient surgeries, testing for COVID-19 cases

The Henry Ford Health System in Detroit will proceed with surgeries at its outpatient locations but will postpone procedures that are not time-sensitive as it makes adjustments due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to C&G Newspapers.

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The health system has six outpatient locations and is monitoring its levels of essential supplies, such as surgical masks, gowns and face shields. The health system is performing same-day in- house testing for COVID-19 and has a drive-thru testing site as well. There are also more testing sites in the works.

Employees of the health system are also being tested for the virus. Read more here.

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