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From the time we began performing COVID-19 swab tests until now, St. Margaret’s has met a new landmark for the tests performed. We have now performed more than 10,000 COVID-19 tests. We continue to perform COVID-19 tests at our St. Margaret’s Drive-Thru Testing Center, located in the northwest corner of the North Parking Lot at St. Margaret’s Hospital. PLEASE remember, a doctor’s order is required in order to receive a COVID-19 test at our testing center. For more information on the COVID-19 swab testing or our St. Margaret’s Drive-Thru Testing Center, click here. With a doctor’s order, we also perform the following tests at St. Margaret’s Drive-Thru Testing Center: Influenza (Flu) & Strep Swabs Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Respiratory Array (RA)

From the time we began performing COVID-19 swab tests until now, St. Margaret’s has met a new landmark for the tests performed. We have now performed more than 10,000 COVID-19 tests. We continue to perform COVID-19 tests at our St. Margaret’s Drive-Thru Testing Center, located in the northwest corner of the North Parking Lot at St. Margaret’s Hospital. PLEASE remember, a doctor’s order is required in order to receive a COVID-19 test at our testing center. For more information on the COVID-19 swab testing or our St. Margaret’s Drive-Thru Testing Center, click here. With a doctor’s order, we also perform the following tests at St. Margaret’s Drive-Thru Testing Center: Influenza (Flu) & Strep Swabs Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Respiratory Array (RA)

As our employees and medical staff continue to work selflessly to provide care for our patients, the people of the Illinois Valley have demonstrated an understanding of the gravity of this pandemic and the risks it not only poses to our nation and world, but locally as well. We thank all of you, including our local businesses and other organizations, for implementing and complying with every safety measure possible to protect our local hospitals and the most vulnerable people in our community. We must remember this pandemic is not over. Though we know it can be a great challenge at times, we kindly ask that you continue to do your part to prevent the spread of COVID-19: • Wear Protective Face Coverings • Social Distance • Stay Home Whenever Possible • Cover Your Coughs and Sneezes with a Tissue or Your Arm • Disinfect Frequently Touched Surfaces • Wash Your

As always, but especially during these troubled times, we are working hard to provide you with the safest options for care and other health services. To help limit exposure and provide you with a convenient option for testing, you can have your cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure checked without ever leaving the safety and comfort of your vehicle by visiting our drive-up, Mobile Testing Site. Here is the schedule for the Mobile Testing Site: Beginning July 2nd, on the 1stThursday of every month, from 8:30am to 11:30am, you can get your blood pressure and blood sugar checked for FREE. Beginning July 9th, on the 2ndThursday of every month, you can get your cholesterol checked from 8:30am to 11:30am for a $25.00 fee. For cholesterol screenings, appointments are preferred! Please call (815) 664-1486 to register for your screening. Furthermore, with a doctor’s order, you may also receive COVID-19 testing at our Mobile