Memorial Healthcare Launches Testing Site After Recognizing Need to Have Convenient Testing Resources for Community

Memorial Healthcare announced a new drive-thru testing site to supplement continual testing efforts provided within the Memorial Healthcare network.

The new drive-thru testing site is located near the entrance of the Memorial Healthcare Foundation building at 1637 W. Main Street (M-21) in Owosso. Services will be offered Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Individuals seeking a COVID-19 test at the drive-thru location must schedule an appointment by contacting (989) 729-6422.

“Throughout the pandemic, Memorial Healthcare has led the way in providing the most advanced testing options to our patients and community in an effort to keep everyone safe and healthy,” said Brian Long, FACHE, President and CEO of Memorial Healthcare. “Memorial Healthcare created and launched this drive-thru testing site to give individuals in our community even greater access to testing resources should they suspect they have COVID-19 or have been exposed to it  – which is an important step in curbing further spread of the disease.”

Individuals interested in a COVID-19 diagnostic test for screening purposes, or those who are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, muscle aches, headache, or new loss of taste or smell), or have knowingly come into contact with someone who has a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 should contact their Primary Care Provider.

Those with more severe symptoms, like shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, should contact 9-1-1 or proceed directly to the nearest emergency department. If able, please call ahead to alert the Emergency Department prior to your arrival.

“From the beginning of the pandemic, Memorial Healthcare has been at the forefront in providing innovative solutions and options to keep our people safe. I join with many others in our community in applauding the Memorial Healthcare team for bringing this expanded testing option to our region as soon as it was feasible to do so,” said State Representative Ben Frederick.

Individuals should contact their healthcare provider to obtain a COVID-19 testing order before scheduling an appointment for drive-thru testing. If you do not have an order, Memorial Healthcare can assist you in obtaining one. Please contact Memorial Healthcare’s Scheduling Department at 989-729-6422 to pre-register and schedule an appointment.

Due to high demand for testing, results may exceed 72 hours. All testing is conducted at Memorial Healthcare’s main laboratory in Owosso. Patients receiving a COVID-19 test can view their results by accessing the patient portal, which is located on the Memorial Healthcare website; memorialhealthcare.org. If your results are positive, you will receive a phone call from Memorial Healthcare’s laboratory.