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Health Unit Coordinators Day on August 23 reminds us of the important teamwork taking place in medical facilities and why health unit coordinators are so vital and indispensable. They support the medical staff by performing a variety of roles — from checking in patients to preparing birth certificates. Without health unit coordinators, hospitals would be unable to navigate the procedural requirements of even the most basic health care tasks.

Hospitals and other health care centers are massive organizations that rely on hundreds of doctors, nurses, techs, maintenance people, facilities coordinators and administrative staff to work together efficiently so that the hospital functions like a well-oiled machine. On Health Unit Coordinators Day, remember these hard-working folks helping to keep our health needs and information on track.

Source: nationaltoday.com

You can be tested for COVID-19 by various health care agencies:

Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion)
Heart of Florida Health Center
Langley Health Services
Local urgent/express care facilities
Hospitals (patients only)
Some primary care providers
Some pharmacies

If you are interested in testing by a specific facility, please contact that agency in advance (before visiting the facility) to let them know you would like to be tested for COVID-19. Each site may have its own procedures for testing.

Testing by the Department of Health in Marion County

The Department of Health in Marion County operates a first come, first served drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion (2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala). Testing is held each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 to 10 a.m. at the location. You do not need to be experiencing symptoms to be tested.

People who would like to be tested can line their vehicles up starting at 7:30 a.m. on each testing day. Testing will run through 10 a.m. or until the day’s available samples are all used, whichever comes first.

**Testing will NOT be available at the site Sept. 1-3 and Oct. 20-22.**

For testing by DOH-Marion at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion:

Individuals should bring a valid photo ID.
Minors under age 18 will only be tested if they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
People should be prepared to stay in their vehicles while waiting for testing; restroom facilities will not be available.
Only people who are being tested should be in the vehicle, with the exception of parents, guardians or caregivers.
No pets are permitted in the vehicle during tests.

Receiving COVID-19 test results

The medical provider that performed the test should call you to give you your test results when they are available. Until you receive your test results, you should take precautions to prevent possibly spreading the illness to others.

If you are being tested because you are a contact to someone who tested positive or because you have been feeling sick, this means you should not go to work or attend gatherings until you receive your results. You should also take precautions to prevent possibly spreading the virus to your family or other close contacts, such as a roommate. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/3key-steps-when-waiting-for-COVID-19-results_508.pdf for a list of precautions and actions to take while waiting for your results.

Source: marion.floridahealth.gov

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Aug 11 – Aug 13, 2020 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

The Department of Health in Marion County hosts its drive-through COVID-19 testing operations at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. People who would like to be tested for COVID-19 will be tested on a first-come, first-served basis. Testing will be held each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 to 10 am. at the Livestock Pavilion (2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala).

People who would like to be tested can line their vehicles up starting at 7:30 a.m. on each testing day. Testing will run through 10 a.m. or until the day’s available samples are all used, whichever comes first. To be tested, individuals should bring a valid photo ID; minors under age 18 will only be tested if they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

People should be prepared for to stay in their vehicles while waiting for testing; restroom facilities will not be available. Only people who are being tested should be in the vehicle, with the exception of parents, guardians or caregivers. No pets are permitted in the vehicle during tests.

For more information, call the Marion County COVID-19 Hotline at 352-644-2590.

Source: marion.floridahealth.gov