An Update Regarding Seasonal Illnesses

To help prevent the spread of seasonal respiratory illnesses, we strongly encourage all visitors to wear a mask while in ambulatory clinics or inpatient units. Surgical masks are available at hospital and clinic entrances. Patients with respiratory illnesses should also wear masks. Thank you for helping protect our patients, staff, and community.

The D-xylose absorption test measures uses blood or urine to measure the level of D-xylose in the body. D-xylose is a type of sugar, and the test helps diagnose problems that prevent the small intestine from absorbing nutrients in food.