Host Ginny Chadwick discusses a variety of COVID-19 topics with the show's audio engineer, Peter Weiss. They dive into data recently released by University of Missouri researchers about the viral load in Mid-Missouri's wastewater. They also discuss the rollout of vaccines, the White House Task Force recommendations for Missouri, and more.
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Columbia COVID Testing Information:
Boone Hospital: https://www.boone.org/covid19#test
1504 E. Broadway
Phone Screening: (314)391-4930
Online Screening Form: https://healthbot.covid19.bjc.org
Hours: M-F 7 AM - 3 PM, S 8 AM - 12 PM
COST: No information published online
GS Labs: https://gslabstesting.com
Phone Screening: (573)318-1432
Online Screening: https://www.bizzflo.com/Health-Wellness/GS-LABS-TESTING/service/Rapid-Covid-19-Test-Insurance-Columbia-
2541 Broadway Bluff Dr.
Hours: M - Sun 8 AM - 8 PM
COST: $49 (for insurance accepted), $380 (uninsured/unaccepted insurance), further information and discounts available at https://gslabstesting.com/covid-19-pricing-transparency/
HyVee Pharmacy: https://hy-vee.com/corporate/news-events/news-press-releases/hyvee-covid19-testing-locations/
3100 W Broadway
405 E. Nifong Blvd
25 Conley Road
Online Screening: https://www.doineedacovid19test.com
Hours: T/TH 7 AM - 9 AM, S 8 AM - 10 AM
COST: FREE
MU Health Care: https://www.muhealth.org/our-stories/how-do-i-get-tested-covid-19
115 Business Loop 70 W.
Phone Screening: (573)884-0948
Hours: M - F 7 AM - 5:30 PM, S 7 AM - 11:30 AM
COST: Variable (insurance billed, typically no copay), FREE for Uninsured, more information on cost at https://www.muhealth.org/your-visit/billing-insurance-financial-assistance/pricing#covid
What is Community Pulse?
Community Pulse is a special report on the unfolding coronavirus situation in mid-Missouri featuring local family physician Elizabeth Allemann, M.D. and public health advocate Ginny Chadwick. Catch it live every Monday and Wednesday at 9am on KOPN 89.5 FM or streaming at kopn.org.