Latest from Shawnee Health Service on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Call (618) 519-9200 if you have fever, cough, shortness of breath, or if you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Shawnee Health Service is committed to continuing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of our commitment to our patients and clients who count on us for their safety and wellbeing.
We aren’t going anywhere. We are committed to serving you and our community.
Vaccine Information
- If you are 65 years are older, you are eligible to be vaccinated right now.
- If you are a healthcare worker and haven't previously been vaccinated, you're eligible.
- If you're an "essential worker", you're eligible. Your workplace will notify you if you're considered to be "essential". If your workplace hasn't notified you that you qualify as an "essential worker", then you won't qualify.
- Those 65 and older can only get the vaccine in the county where they live.
- Essential workers and healthcare workers can get the vaccine where they live OR where they work.
To schedule an appointment, use the following link: https://covidvaccination.dph.illinois.gov/
Please review the following information:
- Please wear a mask and social distance during your time at the clinic.
- Parking is located outside of the clinic where you are registered.
- Please allot for 30-40 minutes, which includes a suggested observation time of 15 minutes after you have received your vaccination.
- You are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms or have other illness.
- You or someone in your household is quarantined, isolated OR ARE AWAITING TEST RESULTS.
- You have been positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days and are not well.
- If you have been previously positive and have received monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma treatment in the last 90 days.
- If you have received any other vaccinations (including a flu shot) in the last 2 weeks.
- Chester Memorial Hospital (618) 826-4581 ext. 1339 (M-F 8am to 4pm)
- Red Bud Regional Hospital (618) 282-5165 or www.redbudanytime.com (M-Th. 8a-4p and F-Sun. 8a-11a)
- Sparta Community Hospital (618) 443-2177 (M-F 8am to 4pm)
- Randolph County Health Department (618) 826-5007 (M-F 8am to 4pm)
This link takes you to the S7HD Vaccine Registry Sign-Up Form where you can sign up to receive important updates related to the COVID-19 vaccine availability in the Southern Seven counties.
Appointments are REQUIRED and walk-ins will not be accepted. Please have your Work Identifications/Driver’s License handy when you call in order to verify that you qualify (check our website for more information). If you meet the criteria, please call our Eldorado Office at (618) 273-3326. Appointments will only be scheduled through this number by talking to a scheduling representative. Due to the anticipated high volume of calls, please do NOT leave a message. Appointments will be made in the order of calls received through a scheduling representative.
Please follow our website: egyptian.org, our newsletter, or follow us on our social media platforms for updates regarding COVID-19 and upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics.
Edwards County: (618) 445-2615
Hamilton County: (618) 643-3522
Wabash County: (618) 263-3873
Wayne County: (618) 842-5166
White County: (618) 382-7311
This link will provide eligible residents with nearby vaccination sites, information on how to make an appointment to receive the vaccine, updates on the state’s plan and eligibility, and answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 Information
- fever
- cough
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- chills
- muscle pain
- headache
- sore throat
- new loss of taste or smell (CDC)
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please call (618) 519-9200. You will be screened via phone first. If deemed necessary, an appointment will be made for testing at Shawnee Health Care in Carbondale, Carterville, Marion, or Murphysboro.
Shawnee Health Service especially encourages patients to seek testing who:
- have been exposed to an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19
- are over 60 years of age
- have a chronic health condition
- work in an essential community service, such as a grocery store or childcare facility
- live in temporary shelter, such as a homeless shelter
Testing is open to all southern Illinoisans, regardless of whether or not they are a patient or client of Shawnee Health Service.
We encourage you to get your COVID-19 information from reliable sources, such as the CDC website.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 BILLING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PATIENTS
Shawnee Health Service understands that the COVID national emergency has caused financial distress for many of our patients. If you are currently having trouble paying your bills and need assistance please contact our office. Please do not let a bill with us keep you from seeing your doctor. We want to help you during this time of need. We have a discount program based on family size and income that may help you reduce your bill. Please call 1-888-776-7902 for help today.
Many insurance companies and Medicaid and Medicare are waiving patients’ copays, coinsurances, and deductibles for COVID visits and COVID related testing. The amount you will owe will be based on how your insurance is covering COVID related services. All insurances are different; however, you should not receive a larger bill today than you would have received if the service had been provided prior to the COVID emergency. In many cases your bill MAY BE LESS. If you receive a bill for a COVID visit or a COVID related test and you don’t think it is correct or you have questions, please contact our billing office at 1-888-776-7902 for help today.
Sliding Fee Patients will only be charged the nominal fee you would pay for a medical visit. This fee is based on your family size and income and does not change in the event of an emergency. If you receive a bill greater than your nominal fee please contact our billing office at 1-888-776-7902 for help today.
FOR INSURANCE COMPANIES: Shawnee Health Service will be charging for visits and testing at our normal fee schedule rate. Below is the fee range by type of visit that you can expect to see on our claims. If you have questions you may contact our billing office at 1-888-776-7902 for assistance.
Type of Visit | Fee Schedule Amount |
---|---|
New Patient Office Visit with low decision making | $175 |
Nasal COVID swab | $0 |
TOTAL $175 | |
New Patient Office Visit with medium decision making | $250 |
Nasal COVID swab | $0 |
TOTAL $250 | |
New Patient Office Visit with high decision making | $375 |
Nasal COVID swab | $0 |
TOTAL $375 | |
Established Patient Office Visit with low decision making | $120 |
Nasal COVID swab | $0 |
TOTAL $120 | |
Established Patient Office Visit with medium decision making | $155 |
Nasal COVID swab | $0 |
TOTAL $155 | |
Established Patient Office Visit with high decision making | $225 |
Nasal COVID swab | $0 |
TOTAL $225 |