COVID-19 Information

Mary Greeley has taken a number of steps in response to growing concerns about novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Find all the latest information here.

Do I need to wear a mask? 

Yes you do, if you: 

  • Are a member of the Mary Greeley staff, a vendor or volunteer and are unvaccinated for COVID-19. (We also encourage patients and visitors who are unvaccinated to wear a mask.)
  • Have any respiratory symptoms such as cough, sore throat, runny nose.
  • Are within 10 days after a known exposure to COVID-19.
  • Prefer to wear one.

Please note: Mary Greeley will require everyone to wear masks when CDC’s Community Transmission Levels are high.

Exposure or Symptoms

If you are concerned that you may have been exposed to COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms, contact your primary care physician.

Testing

COVID-19 tests are available from local pharmacies and clinics. There may be a cost for the test. For information about tests at McFarland Clinic, visit https://www.mcfarlandclinic.com/coronavirus/testing. The Story County Test Iowa site closed on Wednesday, June 30.

At-Home Test Kits

Story County Public Health offers Covid-19 At-Home Test Kits

You have two choices:

  1. Order Test Kits online to be delivered to your home at TestIowa.com
  2. Pick up a free Test Kit at the Story County Public Health office at Mary Greeley Medical Center, 1114 Duff Ave.
    Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please remain in your vehicle and call 515-239-6730 when you have arrived and we will deliver to your car. You must inform staff if you are currently symptomatic.

Pick up site process:

  1. A patient picks up a test kit or may order one online.
  2. The patient will complete the online survey at TestIowa.com Test kits should be activated at the time the patient scans a barcode.
  3. The patient completes the test by following instructions.
  4. The patient sends the test sample back as soon as possible by using a prepaid labeled included in the kit. A location of UPS drops off will be provided.
  5. SHL receives the test sample within 72 hours and processes the sample.
  6. SHL provides the test results within 24 hours of receiving the sample. Results are available via email to the patient.

If you are ill or not feeling well, please call prior and we will bring kit to your car.

For more information, contact Story County Public Health at 515-239-6730.

COVIDtests.gov

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.

Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.

Order Your Free At-Home Test

Vaccine

Get Story County Public Health updates on COVID-19 vaccine plans here: www.mgmc.org/COVID-vaccine

Medical Center Staff

The health and safety of our staff is vital to the health and safety of our community. Staff are trained in prevention measures when treating patients who have potentially infectious conditions. We will also use special signage on patient rooms when investigating a potential or confirmed case of an infectious disease. This signage alerts all staff – nursing, dietary, environmental services – of prevention measures that should be taken before entering the room. Mary Greeley also actively promotes hand hygiene for hospital staff.

Questions

If you have any questions about COVID-19 or Mary Greeley’s preparations, please email them to yourhealth.mgmc@mgmc.com.