MercyMed provides access to healthcare and resources for the underserved. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we will continue to offer new information and treatment. Click on the following links for updated resources in our community.
Relief and Assistance
Are you or your business suffering hardship as a result of COVID-19? Would you like to assist others in need? Here is a new website dedicated to COVID-19 relief in the Chattahoochee Valley:
COVID-19 Resources for Residents and Local Businesses
Community Numbers
Would you like to know the results of the MercyMed Mass Testing in our Community? What do the numbers mean for our area? Where do we go from here? Join Dr. Joyce Kim, our Chief Medical Officer, in a pre-recorded Zoom video:
Patient Care
Are you a MercyMed Patient? We are honored to serve your medical needs during this time. Here are some changes in our clinic we would like you to know about:
Reliable Information
Myths and misinformation about COVID-19 on social and other media outlets make it difficult to know where to get reliable, dependable information. Here are our favorite links that combine research and common sense.
Our Doctors recorded an informative video of a trustworthy, level-headed conversation about the Coronavirus:
MercyMed Doctors Talk about COVID-19
Dr. Kim compiled reliable information from the World Health Organization here:
World Health Organization Mythbusters
WHO has a page which includes guidance, videos, messaging, and posters on basic protective measures against COVID-19, when and how to use masks, and advice.
CDC General Information and Situation Updates
Information for Parents
What can I do now that school is closed? Are my children at risk of COVID-19 infection? What symptoms do children have? Here is useful information for parents:
Coronavirus Update for Parents
Testing for COVID-19
For information about COVID-19 testing, contact MercyMed or your local health department.
Columbus Health Department at (706) 321-6300
Russell County Health Department (334) 297-0251
MercyMed of Columbus (706) 507-9209
