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Local Testing & Medical Information for COVID-19
09/26/2022 10:32 am
Community-Based Testing Sites
Free Community Based Testing Site are available in our community. Anyone who needs a test can get tested with or without symptoms.
State COVIDSheild Community Based Testing Site – Rockford
Providence Baptist Church
2209 Clifton Ave.
Rockford, IL 61102
Open at the following times:
- Monday: 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Pre-register at Login/Register (pointnclick.com). The agency code is df5brbrj.
Select 61102_Providence Baptist church Rockford. Walk-ins welcome.
- Individuals being tested should not eat, drink, use tobacco, brush their teeth, or use mouthwash 60 minutes prior to submitting a sample.
- There is no minimum age requirement to participate in SHIELD testing.
- All visitors must wear a mask as they enter and leave the testing site.
Pharmacy-Based Testing Sites
Pharmacies require appointments that can be scheduled online. There should not be an out of pocket payment for tests given to someone who is symptomatic, who is a close contact to someone who tested positive, or who is recommended to test by a healthcare provider. Do not pay a fee for a COVID-19 test.
Medical Resources
Mercy Health System: Javon Bea Hospital Riverside: 8201 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111. Phone: 815-971-7000
COVID-19 Nurse Hotline: 833-648-0057
https://www.mercyhealth.com/virtual-care/ for access to Virtual Visit Now for a cost of $49
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center: 5666 E. State St, Rockford, IL 61108. Phone: 815-226-2000
https://www.osfhealthcare.org/covid19/# to use their chat box Clare. She will check your symptoms and tell you what to do next.
Text Messaging
OSF COVID Companion is a free text messaging tool that the public can use to receive guidance about COVID-19.
To sign up, text OSF to 67634 and follow the prompts.
Phone
You may also call the COVID-19 Nurse Hotline, available 24/7, at (833) OSF-KNOW (833-673-5669).
Physician’s Immediate Care:
6595 East State St. Rockford IL 61108. Phone: 815-226-1300. Open Monday- Friday 8AM to 4:30PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
3475 S. Alpine Rd. Rockford, IL 61109. Phone: 815-874-8000. Open Monday- Friday 8AM to 6PM. Saturday and Sunday 8AM-2PM.
Has now instituted Curbside Care. All patients are initially assessed outside the clinic. COVID-19 testing is done on site if approved by the medical provider. Make appointment on-line at https://physiciansimmediatecare.com/clinic/rockford-east-state/ or https://physiciansimmediatecare.com/clinic/rockford-south-alpine/
Swedish American Hospital:
1401 East State St. Rockford, IL 61104 Phone: 815-968-4400
