DCH Screening site changes hours

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        Daviess Community Hospital has announced new hours of operation of the Respiratory Care Screening Site.  The site is located in the parking lot on the east side of the DCH Medical clinic, the new hours are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Saturdays and Sundays.

          Patients will be directed to the  tent through calls to the COVID hotline (812-254-2764), and telehealth visits with providers and preliminary screening at the ED. Patients who come through the tent will be verbally screened. Based on their answers, tests for flu or strep may be administered.If tested, patient will be asked to pull into a parking space and wait for results. Based on test results, a provider will advise the patient on next steps.