Physician Information and Resources
Are you a physician with clinical questions about a patient who may have the coronavirus (COVID-19)? Below are resources and tools for you to use as you communicate with and treat your patients.
SWHR Physician Portal
You can find important information specific to network providers on the Southwestern Health physician portal, including:
- Clinician COVID-19 hotline number
- After-hours support contact information
- Clinician updates


ADDITIONAL PHYSICIAN REFERENCES
Below are some online agency and government resources available to physicians to provide further guidance and education.
- ProMed (a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases)
- Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
POSTERS FOR YOUR PRACTICE
These posters can be printed and posted in your practice to keep your patients informed.
Prevention and Care
- Keeping Your Home Safe (English)
- Taking Care of Yourself When You Have COVID-19 (English)
- What to Do When You’ve Been Exposed (English)
Information and Guidelines
RESOURCES FOR YOUR PATIENTS
Help keep your patients informed and safe by sharing these resources.
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Southwestern Health Patient Resources — The page offers valuable, up-to-date information for patients.
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Patient Hotline | 682-236-7601 — The Texas Health Coronavirus Hotline is staffed by nurses and available to help answer patient questions. The hotline is available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Online Resources — Patients seeking online information should use only trusted and credible websites, including CDC, DSHS and the Texas Health Association (THA).