Physicians Quality Care in Jackson has tested 107 people for the coronavirus since it began testing on March 18.
While PQC is still waiting on results for many of the patients due to increased volume at national reference labs, only one patient – a non-Madison County resident – has tested positive for the virus.
“Our system is working well,” said Dr. Jimmy Hoppers, CEO. “Patients who are worried that they may have been exposed, have someone at home at high risk or think they themselves are at increased risk are being tested in our COVID-19 Clinic at PQC that is completely separate from other patients. If you concerned about COVID-19, we encourage you to get tested.”
Patients with COVID-19 concerns are encouraged to call PQC ahead of time or call from the clinic’s parking lot.
They will be given a mask and specific instructions. The patient will enter through an entrance isolated from all other patients and be taken directly to an exam room without waiting.
“When a patient arrives at Physicians Quality Care for COVID-19 testing, we will also obtain a complete history, perform an appropriate physical exam, and screen for other common illnesses that are treatable yet may mimic COVID-19 symptoms,” Hoppers said. “We will follow our strict isolation protocols, and each patient will be individually seen in our dedicated COVID-19 facility.”
PQC uses FDA-approved COVID-19 tests that are sent to a nationally accredited reference laboratory that is approved by the CDC, Hoppers said. Results usually come back within five days, although the exact time frame depends on national volume.
Urgent care patients and primary care patients each have separate entrances and exam rooms at PQC’s location in Jackson on Pleasant Plains Extended in the Columns. OCCMed patients also use the same entrance as primary care.
The Jackson location is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. With all COVID-19 concerned patients directed to Jackson, the Milan location is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, call 731-984-8400 or visit physiciansqualitycare.com
