Health & Wellness
National Health Info
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) - Latest updates here
- The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America
- Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
- Interactive Map from Johns Hopkins University showing coronavirus spread.You can click on each country for more data and drill down to the county level.
Face Mask Guidelines are now in place for public places. Click here for more details and to learn how to make your own face mask at home.
Click here to learn what do to if you are / suspect you may be sick
Local Health Info
Face Mask Ordinance for All Residents & Visitors in St. Lucie County:
Effective, Wednesday, July 15 at 8 a.m. - St. Lucie County's Emergency Order No. 20-049 calls for the mandatory wearing of face coverings for anyone in public in places where social distancing is difficult to do. This includes restaurants, retail stores, businesses and outdoor facilities. There are exemptions to the rule, which can be found online.
Click here for details.
Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard
Governor DeSantis issued a “Safer-At-Home” order for the state of Florida, effective April 3. Here is that official order
24/7 State Hotline: (866) 779-6121
24/7 State Hotline: (202)974-3000
Click here for Cleveland Clinic updates and testing info
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health is performing drive-through testing at Martin North Hospital and Tradition Hospital for COVID-19 by appointment only.
Anyone over the age of 16 who has a fever and respiratory illness (such as cough, runny nose, sneezing) or any patient with a fever and gastrointestinal illness (such as diarrhea, vomiting) is eligible for testing.
To receive an appointment, individuals who believe they may have symptoms of COVID-19 must first call a nurse triage hotline at 772.419.3360, between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday - Friday and 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday - Sunday.
Individuals who receive testing will be asked to self-quarantine until the results are received.
Directions and Hours for Testing Locations:
Martin North Hospital
200 SE Hospital Ave.
Stuart, Florida 34994
Testing Hours:
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Tradition Hospital
10000 SW Innovation Way
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987
Testing Hours:
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Important Relief Resources
Treasure Coast Food Bank partners with hundreds of agencies throughout the region and has its own direct service programs, distributing millions of pounds of nutritious food and meals a year to help solve hunger in our community! Click here to register for Emergency Food Assistance Click here to register for Emergency Food Assistance
To meet the needs of our community, Treasure Coast Hospice's Grief Support Team is offering counseling sessions over the phone and through video conferencing. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, please call 772-403-4530 or visit our website at www.TreasureHealth.org. For hospice-related questions, please contact our Call Center 24/7 at 772-403-4500.
Safespace. During these challenging times, domestic violence is an increasing concern. SafeSpace, the only certified domestic violence center on the Treasure Coast, is here to help. If you or a loved one needs assistance please call the 24-Hour Hotline at (800) 500-1119 or visit their website.
211 Helpline. Emergency Info for St. Lucie County
Unemployment Benefits & Reemployment Assistance. Florida Unemployment Guide
Mustard Seed Ministries - Food and Financial Assistance - Click here
Treasure Coast Food Bank - Emergency Food Assistance - Click here
St. Lucie Public Schools - Free Meals for Children - Click here
211 - Financial and Mental Health Services - Click here
Non Profit Organizations, Volunteering & Donations
Nonprofit funding resources. The Community Foundation has joined together with eight funding partners to create a coordinated application process for funding for nonprofits providing food and basic needs.
United Way Local Resources and COVID-19 Economic Relief Fund - United Way is working in partnership with Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County and The Community Foundation Martin - St. Lucie to assist St. Lucie County individuals and families who are impacted by COVID-19.
