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Standards and Policies PALM Health is enforcing the following standards, policies, and protocols to ensure the safety of our members and employees. Standards and Policies Face Masks: One of the standards for St. Louis businesses is that all employees must wear a face mask. PALM Health will require all employees to wear a face mask when on-site unless they are working alone. PALM will also require all patrons to wear a face mask when on-site unless it is contraindicated to wear a mask based on the particular service they are having, such as a face-down ma...

Services and Policies in the Coming Weeks Dear Members, There is much anticipation in our community about the easing of restrictions for the stay at home order, and we have begun making plans for PALM’s future. It is important to me that you feel well informed about how we plan to continue serving our members while keeping our community safe. First, I want to express how much we miss having you all at PALM! Our entire team is eager to see you on a more regular basis. We have deeply appreciated hearing the positive feedback from those who are experiencing...

COVID-19 Antibody Testing Update PALM Health is currently offering SARS-CoV-2 virus antibody testing to the St. Louis community. Our current test evaluates for antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, which may tell us whether you have been exposed to, or previously infected with, the virus. This test is 97% sensitive, which means that if 100 people who had been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 were tested, this test would be positive in 97 of them. This test is 99% specific, which means that if we tested 100 people who had no...

COVID-19 Antibody Testing PALM Health is now offering SARS-CoV-2 virus antibody testing to members and their loved ones. As the landscape of antibody testing is changing rapidly, we are staying up to date on the latest research and testing options in order to provide you with the best possible care. Our current test evaluates for antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, which may tell us whether you have been exposed to, or previously infected with, the virus. While there are currently no official guidelines for who should be tested for a...

KDSK News Interview with Dr. Lauren Dal Farra Dr. Lauren Dal Farra, cardiologist and CEO of PALM Health, gives tips on how to help your body fight COVID-19. Watch the interview to learn more about what to do to stay healthy.

Changes to Our Services and Operating Hours Dear Members, We are all watching the landscape of day-to-day life shift rapidly, and here at PALM Health our thoughts turn to you. We are thinking of you and your families, and how we can best support you in maintaining and growing in well-being during this challenging time. First, we want to remind you that PALM is here to support you with comprehensive, integrative medical care. Our physicians and nurses are serving members’ needs by phone, on-site (if necessary), and through our newly launched telemedicine ...