Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Jan. 7.
Mercy Clinic Fort Smith will reopen a clinic focused on the treatment of COVID-19 patients and those with symptoms of the virus.
Mercy Clinic COVID Care – Fort Smith is located at the former Convenient Care clinic at Mercy Tower West, 6801 Rogers Ave. in Fort Smith. Beginning Jan. 7, the clinic will be open from 5-9 p.m. seven days a week and is available to walk-ins only (no appointments needed). Patients do not need to be established with Mercy to utilize the clinic.
Mercy set up this dedicated clinic to keep those with COVID-related symptoms including moderate to severe respiratory illnesses separate from other patients. The clinic was designed with the goal of protecting the community and allowing Mercy to continue to serve all patients seeking care.
Mercy urges anyone with acute symptoms such as fever, dry cough and tiredness to utilize the clinic. Severe symptoms include difficulty breathing or shortness of breath; chest pain or pressure; and loss of speech or movement. Other symptoms may include aches and pains; sore throat; diarrhea, conjunctivitis; headache; loss of taste or smell; rash on skin or discoloration of fingers or toes. Those with severe symptoms may be transferred to Mercy Hospital Fort Smith emergency room for care.
COVID testing and other diagnostic processes such as testing for strep throat and influenza will be used to diagnose and treat patients at Mercy Clinic COVID Care – Fort Smith. Patients will be evaluated by a physician or advanced practice nurse, who will create a treatment plan for each patient following a diagnosis.
Masking and social distancing are required at Mercy Clinic COVID Care – Fort Smith, as well as at all other Mercy facilities. Patients are allowed one person to accompany them during each appointment. (A complete list of Mercy Fort Smith’s visitor guidelines is available here.)
Anyone experiencing COVID symptoms can schedule a test with Mercy by calling 479-573-3939. COVID-19 testing is at Mercy Convenient Care – 79th Street, 3505 79th St. in Fort Smith. COVID vaccine appointments are available by visiting mercy.net/FSMVaccine or calling 833-364-6777.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce
