St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Now Offering Drive-Up Screening and Testing for COVID-19

(May 11, 2020 5:19 PM) St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announced they are now offering a drive-up COVID-19 screening and testing site to members of the community experiencing symptoms and for patients who require a Covid-19 test before seeking treatment or undergoing a surgical procedure in the hospital.  No physician order is required, however, members of the community must require care in the hospital or meet certain criteria to be tested.

The screening and testing site is located in the White Oak Parking Lot, on the hospital’s campus (775 S. Main St. in Chelsea).  The site is located near north hospital drive, just off of M52.

“As our community hospital resumes programs and services, we are committed to offering a safe and convenient location where anyone can be screened and, if need be, tested,” said Nancy Graebner, president of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea.  “We are committed to keeping our community safe and doing our part to stop the spread of Covid-19.”

The drive up Covid-19 screening site allows for individuals to be screened and tested without ever leaving their vehicles.  Symptoms that qualify for Covid-19 testing include any one of the following:

·         Fever above 100 degrees / Chills

·         Cough

·         Shortness of breath

·         Sore throat

·         Diarrhea

·         Loss of taste or smell

·         Muscle pain/aches in the last seven days

Screening and testing site hours:

• Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to noon.

In addition to the screening and testing center, IHA and St. Joe’s Medical Group providers continue to offer e-visits and video appointments for patients.  These services provide virtual access to much needed health care, all from the safety of a patient’s own home.