Precautions Taken to Minimize Impact of COVID-19 and Protect Communities Over the last several weeks, local communities saw a sharp rise in the number of people who needed inpatient hospital care, followed by a decline in the number of patients admitted, due to the omicron COVID surge. During that surge, ThedaCare implemented heightened visitor restrictions and safety precautions to allow team members to care for communities, while minimizing the potential for exposure. At this time, ThedaCare can safely manage our communities’ COVID-19 cases and is in a position to allow additional visitor options throughout the system. “We appreciate the community’s...
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ThedaCare COVID-19 News & Testing Locations
ThedaCare is announcing testing locations and dates to ensure access to COVID-19 testing for those living in Northeast and Central Wisconsin. ThedaCare continues working with state and local health officials to coordinate mobile COVID-19 testing sites and dates.
In addition to the COVID-19 vaccine, to help manage community spread of COVID-19, testing is critical. Testing gives health systems insight to the breadth and depth of those infected in our communities, and help better understand the spread of the virus. ThedaCare encourages community members to be tested if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Appointments for mobile testing are required, and individuals should pre-register online at doineedacovid19test.com.
The schedule is as follows for the week of March 21st:
Monday 3/21
Former Office Max Location
2401 S. Kensington Drive Appleton, WI
Rapid testing: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PCR testing: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Waushara County WWII Memorial Building
440 W Main St. Wautoma, WI
Rapid testing: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PCR testing: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 3/22
Former Office Max Location
2401 S. Kensington Drive Appleton, WI
Rapid testing: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PCR testing: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, 3/23
Former Office Max Location
2401 S. Kensington Drive Appleton, WI
Rapid testing: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PCR testing: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Waushara County WWII Memorial Building
440 W Main St. Wautoma, WI
Rapid testing: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PCR testing: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, 3/24
Former Office Max Location
2401 S. Kensington Drive Appleton, WI
Rapid testing: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PCR testing: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Friday, 3/25
Former Office Max Location
2401 S. Kensington Drive Appleton, WI
Rapid testing: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PCR testing: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Green Lake American Legion Post 306
518 Water Street, Green Lake, WI
Rapid testing: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PCR testing: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The testing is free and is available to all community members experiencing symptoms, those who believe they may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 and anyone who is worried about possibly having the virus. Appointments are required. Individuals should pre-register online at doineedacovid19test.com. You do not need to be a ThedaCare patient to receive a test. Those seeking testing do not need to be a resident of the community where these testing sites are located. Individuals under 18 years old must have a parent or legal guardian present to consent. Results will be given online, or through a phone call if necessary.
For those unsure about their symptoms and want more information about whether or not they should seek testing, they can access the ThedaCare online symptom checker at ThedaCareCovid19.org. After completing a brief questionnaire about their symptoms, individuals will be given more information about next steps to take, including how to schedule a test. The site also includes information about COVID-19, testing, online care options and other important news and updates.
About ThedaCare
For more than 110 years, ThedaCare® has been committed to improving the health of the communities it serves in northeast and central Wisconsin. The organization delivers care to more than 600,000 residents in 17 counties and employs approximately 7,000 health care professionals. ThedaCare has 180 points of care, including seven hospitals. As an organization committed to being a leader in Population Health, team members are dedicated to empowering people to live their best lives through easy access to individualized care, supporting each person’s own health and wellbeing. ThedaCare also partners with communities to understand unique needs, finding solutions together, and encouraging health awareness and action. ThedaCare is the first in Wisconsin to be a Mayo Clinic Care Network Member, giving specialists the ability to consult with Mayo Clinic experts on a patient’s care. ThedaCare is a not-for-profit health system with a level II trauma center, comprehensive cancer treatment, stroke and cardiac programs, as well as primary care.
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