Covid-19

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First video on left: Lucy Collins, FNP-C
Second video: Markesha Groomes, FNP-C
Third video: Teresa Taylor, LPN

Get the Vaccine!

The COVID-19 vaccine reduces your risk of contracting COVID, and if you do still get the virus, being vaccinated reduces your chances of being hospitalized and of being intubated.
Still not sure? Please take few minutes and watch these videos from three of our staff members.

Not sure where to get the vaccine? Miller Pharmacy (213 Delores Street), Walgreens, Miller Health Department, Colquitt Complete Care, and Miller County Medical Center all offer the vaccine. Just call any of these providers to schedule your vaccine!

How you can do your Part

(1) If you have mild symptoms and suspect you have COVID or you have been around a positive person but do not have symptoms yet: Please do not come to our ER for just a swab! Call the MCMC and schedule an appointment at the drive through clinic by calling 229-758-3304. Hours are 1:00 to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday; telehealth and curbside visits are also available.

(2) Get vaccinated: Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and others. Studies are proving the mRNA vaccines are offering 88% effectiveness against the Delta variant. While this is not perfect. 88% diminishes the infection, and offers strong protection against severe outcomes, hospitalizations and deaths.

Access to Medical Care During COVID-19 Outbreak

Our primary responsibility is to care for residents of Miller County.  As many hospitals, we are focused on the immediate task at hand, using our resources wisely and protecting staff and those in our care. For HAMC, we have the additional duty to protect our nursing home patients and our long-term vent care patients, who are both very vulnerable to COVID-19. With this in mind, we respectfully ask that if you do not live in Miller County, please do not come to this facility for care or for COVID testing. Every county in our area has a hospital and testing capability; please use the facility in your county so we have the resources we need to care for the people who need care at our facility. 

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Think You Have COVID-19?

Symptoms can include:

  • Sore throat
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath

 

  • Congestion
  • Body aches and chills
  • Night sweats
  • GI symptoms

 

If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed and see physicians in Miller County, please call 229.758.3304 before going to the Emergency Department or our drive-through clinic.

Also, the Georgia Department of Public Health has established a COVID-19 hotline. This hotline can assist with questions or concerns. If you feel that you have been exposed to the virus, the hotline is able to direct you to appropriate care: Hotline Number: (844) 442-2681

Need to See a Doctor?

Miller County Medical Center and R.E. Jennings Clinic have implemented Car Visits for patients who are in need of medical care that is not related to COVID-19. These visits will allow the patient to stay in their vehicle while being seen and treated by a Clinician or Practitioner. These visits are by appointment only.

Please use the following contact information to schedule a visit:

  • Miller County Medical Center: 229.758.3304
  • R.E. Jennings Clinic: 229.725.4251 

 

Visitation Policy

Due to COVID-19, we do limit our visitors to two per day per patient. The only exception we are making to the no visitor policy at this time is for end-of-life circumstances. 

Please enter the hospital through the ER entrance where screening for COVID-19 occurs. Masks are required.

 

COVID-19 Resources

The following links are to resources that have done an outstanding job of updating their websites and social media platforms with accurate information as this pandemic evolves.