GREENSBORO, N.C. — Cone Health is delaying many non-essential surgeries starting on Monday.
The hospital group said it will move many of the surgeries to day-centers to avoid putting more stress on hospitals amid rising COVID-19 patient admissions.
“This is a proactive measure, and we expect to scale back these elective/non-urgent cases through the month of September.” Dr. Valerie Leschber said.
Cone Health has adopted guidelines for what procedures are considered medically necessary, like heart bypass surgery, and what could be delayed like cosmetic surgery.
Those who are affected by this order are being notified.
Cone Health continues to urge everyone to get vaccinated, wear masks, frequently wash their hands, and social distance.