Welcome to the Live HealthSmart Alabama Family

Thank you for agreeing to be a COVID-19 testing site. Live HealthSmart Alabama is working to pull our state out of the bottom in national health rankings. Through changes to policies, systems, and built environments, we plan to make healthy the easy choice.

As one of our valued community partners, you become a part of our mission to improve the health of Alabamians. We are honored that you have welcomed us into your community and are thankful to work with such a great organization.

In this tool kit you will find the following:

• A COVID-19 fact sheetCOVID-19 fact sheet and flyer and flyer to print and distribue to community members (a digital version, The Facts: COVID-19, is available to download on the Live HealthSmart Alabama resources page).

• • Voice AnnouncementsVoice Announcements to read at the pulpit, on podcasts, radio, or any other platform used to promote your message.

• • Video/Visual Announcements Video/Visual Announcements to show on Facebook Live sessions, YouTube channels, presentations, or any other picture-based platform.

You will also be receiving site-specific social media graphics in English and Spanish to promote your testing location. Please expect to get access to these in an email from a member of the Live HealthSmart Alabama team.

We look forward to a wonderful partnership,

COVID-19 TESTING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

uab.edu/LiveHealthSmartAL

Do you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Fever Cough Difficulty Catching Your Breath or Trouble

Breathing

Body Aches & Fatigue

06182020-0812

Follow @UABMHRC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to see upcoming dates and the latest information.

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

CALL

205-975-2819(CV19)

WHAT IS COVID-19?

WHO IS HIGH RISK?

HOW DO I KEEP SAFE?

Coronaviruses are the second most common cause of colds. COVID-19 can cause mild illness that can be overcome, but it can also be life-threatening.

People 65+ and people with chronic health conditions are more at risk for severe illness and death from COVID-19.• Asthma• Chronic Kidney Disease• Chronic Lung Disease - COPD - Emphysema• Diabetes• High Blood Pressure• Liver Disease• Prior Heart Attack• Serious Heart Conditions• Severe Obesity• Those Undergoing Dialysis

Also at risk are people whose immune systems are weakened from things like:• Smoking• Cancer Treatment• Bone Marrow or Organ Transplantation• Poorly Controlled HIV or AIDS

If you have a history of being prescribed any of the following:• Inhalers• Breathing Treatments• Water Pills• Insulin• Metformin

THE FACTS: COVID-19

TRACKING SYMPTOMSAre you experiencing these symptoms?• Fever• Coughing • Difficulty Catching Your Breath• Body Aches & Fatigue

Tracking Your Symptoms:UAB has developed a way to identify hot spots where the coronavirus might be spreading.

You can help! Map it. Zap it.• Visit HelpBeatCOVID19.org once a day

and tell us how you’re feeling.• It takes less than 5 minutes and could help save a life!

HOW DOES IT SPREAD?

COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person or by touching an object after someone coughs or sneezes.

Stay home and away from people.

Wash your hands frequently.

Don’t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Clean & disinfect frequently touched surfaces every day.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw it in the trash.

Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth mask in public.

VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTSPodcasts, Pulpit Announcements, Radio, etc.

PSA #1Anyone can get tested for COVID-19

Getting tested for the coronavirus can help stop the spread of the virus. Live HealthSmart Alabama—a program of UAB’s Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center—is offering COVID-19 testing free of charge throughout Jefferson County.

Getting tested for COVID-19 could help save your life or that of someone you love.

Call 205-975-2819 (CV19) to make an appointment.

PSA #2Do your part to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Getting tested for COVID-19 could help save your life or that of someone you love. Live HealthSmart Alabama, a program of UAB’s Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center, is offering walk-up and drive-through testing—free of charge—in communities across Jefferson County.

If you or someone you know would like to get tested, please call 205-975-2819 (CV19) for an appointment.

PSA #3While the state cautiously reopens, COVID-19 still remains a threat. Do your part to keep you and your community safe, get tested today!

Live HealthSmart Alabama, a program of UAB’s Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center, is offering walk-up and drive-through testing—free of charge—in communities across Jefferson County,

To schedule your COVID-19 testing appointment, call 205-975-2819 (CV19).

VIDEO/VISUAL ANNOUNCEMENTSFacebook Live, YouTube, TV, Presentations, etc.

PSA #1

Anyone can get tested for COVID-19

Getting tested for the coronavirus can help stop the spread of the virus.

Getting tested for COVID-19 could help save your life or that of someone you love.

Call 205-975-2819 (CV19) to make an appointment.

Live HealthSmart Alabama—a program of UAB’s Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center—is offering COVID-19 testing free of charge throughout Jefferson County.

PSA #2Do your part to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Getting tested for COVID-19 could help save your life or that of someone you love. Live HealthSmart Alabama, a program of UAB’s Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center, is offering walk-up and drive-through testing—free of charge—in communities across Jefferson County.

VIDEO/VISUAL ANNOUNCEMENTS CONT.Facebook Live, YouTube, TV, Presentations, etc.

If you or someone you know would like to get tested, please call 205-975-2819 (CV19) for an appointment.

VIDEO/VISUAL ANNOUNCEMENTS CONT.Facebook Live, YouTube, TV, Presentations, etc.

PSA #3

While the state cautiously reopens, COVID-19 still remains a threat. Do your part to keep you and your community safe, get tested today!

Live HealthSmart Alabama, a program of UAB’s Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center, is offering walk-up and drive-through testing—free of charge—in communities across Jefferson County,

To schedule your COVID-19 testing appointment, call 205-975-2819 (CV19).