patient portal st anthony southwest

What is the southwest patient portal?

A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home. The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.

What is the patient portal?

Welcome to your Southwest Medical patient online services. Here, you can find online resources for many of your care needs. It's now easier than ever to take care of your health. You can send messages to your doctor, book a video visit and more. Text.

How do I get access to the SW health portal?

St. Anthony Hospital is a full-service, acute care hospital designated as a Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. A primary receiving center for the region’s most seriously ill and injured patients, it is the headquarters for Flight For Life® Colorado, an international model for air and ground transport services.

What do I need to sign up for Southwest Memorial Hospital?

How to stop bleeding after a syringe?

The day following surgery, warm salt water (1/2 tsp. per cup) rinses should be used 5-6 times per day.

How long before surgery can you drink water?

No smoking at least 12 hours before surgery.

How long does it take for a bleed to stop after a syringe?

Bleeding may require several hours to stop. Often, soaking the gauze in a strong tea solution before use will aid in clotting. Swelling is normal following any surgery, and usually takes 2-3 days to fully develop. Using ice packs the first 24 hours will minimize the swelling.

How long does it take for a bruising to go away?

Starting tomorrow, diet may be advanced as tolerated. Some bruising or discoloration of your face and neck is normal. It will resolve over the next 7-10 days and, while may be alarming, is no cause for concern.

Can you wear lipstick on the day of surgery?

Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery. Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery. If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office.

Can you drive with anesthesia after birth control surgery?

Please note that most antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills, and extra precautions should be taken. If general anesthesia was utilized for your surgery, you will be drowsy today and should not drive or operate machinery until you have stopped taking the pain medicine.

What tests are available for follow my health?

Tests related to drug abuse. Pathology tests (including PAP tests, biopsies) are released to FollowMyHealth based on your doctor’s orders. Radiology results (including X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI scans and mammograms) are released to FollowMyHealth based on your doctor’s orders.

What does "read only access" mean?

When you do, that person becomes your health care proxy. “Read only access” means your health care proxy can only view your information.

Does FollowMyHealth store your username?

If you use one of the sites listed above to sign in, FollowMy Health will not store your username and password. Your private information will only be stored by those sites.

Is FollowMyHealth safe?

Here's how FollowMyHealth makes sure your information is safe online: All of your information is encrypted, according to federal patient privacy laws. With FollowMyHealth, you sign in with SSL (https) which is an industry standard for secure online communication.