Your health is our number one priority.

Tahoe Forest Health System continues to monitor COVID-19 activity, and we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our community and staff members.

Hospital Access, Visitor Policy & Masking

Effective April 3, 2023, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its requirements for use of masks in healthcare settings. In alignment with CDPH, Tahoe Forest Health System no longer requires masking in our facilities.

TFHS will continue providing masks at entry points into facilities for anyone wishes to wear them. Masks can be worn by anyone at any time based on personal comfort level, preference, or community transmission level.

If a patient or visitor has respiratory symptoms, they will be instructed to wear a mask while in our facilities.

COVID-19 Support & Hotline

If you are experiencing COVID symptoms and need nurse or provider support, please call the Tahoe Forest Health System COVID-19 Hotline at (530) 582-3450, from 9am - 4pm daily, closed holidays.

COVID-19 Treatment Options

  • Schedule a free virtual appointment with a medical provider. This service is provided by the California Department of Public Health.
  • Call the Tahoe Forest COVID Hotline at (530) 582-3450 to speak with a nurse and schedule an appointment, if appropriate.

COVID-19 Testing Options

  • Starting September 25, 2023, USPS.com is restarting their program to order one set of 4 free at-home COVID tests. Limit of one order per residential address.
  • Read more about extended expiration dates of at-home COVID tests.
  • Purchase at-home COVID tests from pharmacies and drug stores.
  • If you are sick and want to be seen by a medical provider, visit our Tahoe City or Truckee Urgent Care Clinics for evaluation and possible testing.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information - Nevada & Placer County

Please check the CDC and California State COVID-19 pages for the most up-to-date vaccine information.

Where are vaccines available?

Tahoe Forest Health System
  • The Tahoe Forest Pediatric Clinic is providing Pfizer vaccines to established patients during regularly scheduled appointments, as well as during vaccine-only appointments. Call (530) 582-6205 to schedule
  • Other primary care clinics may have Moderna or Pfizer vaccine available during office visits.  Please contact your primary care office to inquire, or call (530) 582-6205 to schedule.
Nevada County Public Health Department - Truckee Location
  • Details unavailable at this time.
  • When vaccines are available, this page will be updated.

Most local pharmacies offer updated COVID vaccine. Please visit Vaccines.gov or search pharmacy websites for vaccine opportunities in our area.

Web Resources

The most accurate and reliable information about COVID-19 can be found on the following websites.

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