{"id":1645,"date":"2021-01-08T20:39:09","date_gmt":"2021-01-08T20:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.fm1.dev\/?p=1645"},"modified":"2022-05-04T17:49:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T21:49:35","slug":"to-our-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/to-our-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"To Our Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To Our Patients,<\/p>\n<p><strong>UPDATE Audiology &amp; Hearing Aid Patients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Repairs and supply refills will be done by appointment only until further notice.<br \/>\nIf a repair is needed please fill out the hearing aid repair request on the patient portal and call <a href=\"tel:+15187012035\">518-701-2035<\/a> to schedule an appointment directly with Todd.<br \/>\nThose that prefer an on-demand appointment will see a sign on our door with instructions. Please return to your vehicle, call\u00a0518-701-2087 and an appointment will be arranged.<br \/>\nWe strongly encourage you to make an appointment in advance for more efficient service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Service Update: Albany and Saratoga offices will reopen with limited hours for in-person visits on Monday, May 4<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Albany Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As of\u00a0<strong>Monday, April 27<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0we are pleased to announce the resumption of allergy immunotherapy shots and sublingual drops at our Albany location.\u00a0 As of\u00a0<strong>Monday, May 4<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>, the Albany location will resume in-person visits.<\/p>\n<p>In accordance with NYS requirements, we require anyone entering either location maintain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>facial masking of nose and mouth<\/li>\n<li>social distancing of at least 6 feet. (<em>This may require that we ask you to wait outside for a period of time so make sure you dress accordingly<\/em>.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are asking you to consider rescheduling your\u00a0<strong><em><u>in-person\u00a0<\/u><\/em><\/strong>appointment if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are in the 65 and older age range<\/li>\n<li>Have any underlying medical conditions (heart disease, COPD, cancer)<\/li>\n<li>Are at risk due to a compromised immune system<\/li>\n<li>Currently (or in the past 14 days) have a cough, difficulty breathing or fever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any symptoms listed above, please contact your primary care provider so they can direct you appropriately.<\/p>\n<p>During this critical time, we are offering\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/?p=1631\"><strong><em>telemedicine visits for new and existing patients<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. These appointments have been designed to provide a safe alternative to in-person visits.<\/p>\n<p>Our phones will be on normal hours, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.<\/p>\n<p>Please call:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+15187012090\">(518) 701-2090<\/a>\u00a0to schedule a telemedicine visit<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+15187012085\">(518) 701-2085<\/a>\u00a0to schedule or reschedule an in-person appointment<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+15187012093\">(518) 701-2093<\/a>\u00a0for the Allergy Department<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+15187012088\">(518) 701-2088<\/a>\u00a0for Medical Records<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+15187012086\">(518) 701-2086<\/a>\u00a0for Billing<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+15187012092\">(518) 701-2092<\/a>\u00a0for Test Results and Medication Refills<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+15187012087\">(518) 701-2087<\/a>\u00a0for Audiology and Speech<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:+15187012089\">(518) 701-2089<\/a>\u00a0for Surgical Scheduling<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time; we look forward to seeing you soon!<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>Providers and Staff at Albany ENT &amp; Allergy Services<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To Our Patients, UPDATE Audiology &amp; Hearing Aid Patients: Repairs and supply refills will be done by appointment only until further notice. If a repair is needed please fill out the hearing aid repair request on the patient portal and call 518-701-2035 to schedule an appointment directly with Todd. 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