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COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Through scheduled appointments only, the vaccine is available to individuals age 60 and older, as well as to licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers and first responders who have face-to-face interactions with patients or infectious material or work in a public-facing position that requires in-person contact. If you meet at least one of these eligibility requirements, please use the instructions below to receive your vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Eligible Individuals

  • Register for an appointment online at ourshot.in.gov and click on “find a vaccination site”.
  • Or, call 2-1-1 to register and schedule an appointment by phone through the Indiana Department of Health.
  • MGH Vaccine Clinic: When arriving for the vaccination appointment, enter the hospital via the main entrance at 441 N. Wabash Avenue in Marion. There is vaccine-only parking available on the first level of the parking garage.
  • Grant County Health Department Vaccine Clinic: enter the health department through the main lobby via the 4th Street entrance or through the south parking lot at 401 S. Adams Street, in Marion.
  • A photo ID, proof of age, or verification of current employment as a healthcare worker or first responder in Indiana will be required.

Your MGH health care providers are ready and willing to assist in any way to help guide and direct you to make the right decisions for your health. If you’re showing symptoms of COVID-19, please follow the testing instructions below. If it’s after hours, you can call the MGH Emergency Care Department at 765-660-6900 to answer any questions you may have regarding COVID-19. We are here for you!

For general questions regarding COVID-19, call the Indiana State Department of Health at 877-826-0011 and Press 1.

Visitor Restrictions

Resources

MGH Visitor Restrictions: VISITOR RESTRICTIONS

Testing Locations : CLICK HERE

CDC COVID-19 Self-Checker CLICK HERE

Manage COVID-19 at home CLICK HERE

Preventing the spread of COVID-19 if you test positive CLICK HERE

Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19 CLICK HERE

How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Cloth Face Mask CLICK HERE

Price Transparency for COVID-19 Tests CLICK HERE

When to Seek Emergency Medical Attention

Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion
  • Inability to wake or stay awake
  • Bluish lips or face

***This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.

COVID-19 Testing Information

There are several testing options available by MGH and the Indiana State Department of Health. To receive a COVID-19 test from MGH, schedule an appointment to see your primary care provider or call the access line (765-660-6444) to get connected with a provider. If you are symptomatic, you may also come to MGH Express 7 days a week to be seen and be tested.

There’s currently one Indiana Department of Health testing site in Marion:

Location
Charles Faulkner Community Center
1221 W 12th St, Marion, IN 46953

Scheduling
By appointment: Scheduling via web available

Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00AM - 8:00PM

Requirements to be Tested
No testing requirements. Testing at the Optum sites is now open for anyone who lives or works in Indiana. There are no other testing requirements.

Payment Options
Hoosiers will not be charged for testing and insurance is not required. If you have private health insurance, please bring that information with you.

Contact Information
Phone: 888-634-1116

Test Results
Check your results via web Results for COVID-19 tests performed at ISDH/Optum sites will be sent by text or email, depending on the option selected at registration.

Guidance on Interpreting COVID-19 Test Results (Viral Testing and Antibody Testing)

Click here

We ask that you seek accurate, up to date information on the Coronavirus. The following websites are reputable sites for information.