Thursday, May 28, 2015

DC Cellulitis

You have been evaluated in the Olive View-UCLA Emergency Department today for a skin infection. Please take the prescribed antibiotics as directed for the full course of the medication. 

Please follow up with your primary care physician as needed. If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one.  If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this paper list or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance.


Return to the Emergency Department if you experience an increase in area of redness, persistent fevers, increased tenderness/warmth around the skin infection, or any other concerning symptoms. 

Thank you for choosing Olive View-UCLA for your care.