Community Pulse

Host Ginny Chadwick is joined by Dr. Darin Jackson, medical director for GS Labs. Dr. Jackson is a board-certified emergency physician that has been practicing for 26 years with his first 11 years on active duty in the Army. He also runs a hormone replacement therapy clinic for both men and women. They discuss the various COVID tests, test availability, rapid results, and more.

Show Notes

Boone County Testing Locations, Contact, Hours, and Costs:

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.