COVID-19 UPDATE

Please note: There is mandatory COVID-19 screening for patients and visitors entering the BDC building. Please arrive 5 minutes early to your appointment and use the northwest entrance to the lobby (closest to parking lot).

As of May 18, 2020, telemedicine and in-person visits are now available for established patients without recent illness or risk factors. Clinics will be able to see newly diagnosed patients with type 1 diabetes on a limited and scheduled basis. However, we will not be able to see newly diagnosed patients at the BDC if, within the past 14 days, the patient or any member of the household or close contact has had:

Fever, cough, respiratory symptoms or shortness of breath Been in close contact (in same room or within 6 feet) with a person diagnosed with or who is under investigation for Coronavirus

Please call 303-724-2323 (Pediatric Clinic) or 303-724-6755 (Adult Clinic) and we will help you to receive diabetes care and education at a safe location.

For established patients, we have expanded our ability to help you without the risk of travel and exposure to Coronavirus. Our providers are available to schedule visits as telephone or telemedicine visits. To review glucose downloads, make dosing changes, or address non-urgent problems, please contact your provider by MyChart or email between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

Urgent calls: 303-724-2323, press 1 English or 2 for Spanish, then 2 (Peds clinic), and 9 Re-schedule a visit: call 303-724-2323, press 1 English or 2 for Spanish, 2 (Peds clinic), and 2 Prescriptions: call 303-724-2323, press 1 English or 2 for Spanish, 2 (Peds clinic), and 3 (refill) Adult Clinic all calls: 303-724-6755

As of May 11th, the Eye clinic is open and scheduling in-person visits to those without recent illness or COVID-19 risk factors. Please be advised that there are a reduced number of appointments per day due to University policy. We are gradually increasing the number of appointment slots available as University guidelines permit.

Urgent calls: 303-724-2323 Non-urgent or prescription calls: 720-724-6735 (leave a message)

All scheduled in-person visits are cancelled.

If you have a question, please contact your study coordinator/ research assistant. Email might be the best way to contact your study coordinator at this time.

Find the state’s complete guide online at covid.colorado.gov. This site helps explain current stay-at-home orders and guidelines, connects you with food and employment resources, and provides a full directory of state agencies providing COVID-19 response and recovery assistance.

Please visit ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org/coronavirus for a list of prescription discount programs offered by many pharmaceutical companies.

Telephone Assistance Program: (303) 866-5700 This is a program that is run in partnership with the Colorado Department of Human Services and it will pay a portion of your monthly phone bill. While some companies may provide a free cell phone, it is more likely to receive a discount on basic phone or cellular service.

Colorado Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+): (800) 359-1991 A low-cost health insurance plan that is offered for Colorado’s uninsured children and pregnant women. It is a health insurance program available for children from low income families and pregnant women who cannot afford private health insurance.

Food Stamps Program: (303) 866-3122 Assists lower income families and individuals who need assistance purchasing food. Helps ensure the nutritional needs of families are met.

Colorado Employment First: (719) 486-2497 Increases employment opportunities for food stamp participants through referrals, support, accountability, and community work, and credit repair. Also provides advice on how to eliminate debt.

Colorado Child Care Assistance Program: (303) 866-5700 This program helps parents afford childcare while they are actively working, receiving job training or looking for work. This program may also be called the Low-Income Child Care Assistance.

Colorado Works/TANF: (303) 866-6210 This program helps strengthen families by providing cash grants, promoting opportunities for comprehensive job training, and fiscal support to state residents.