WEST PLAINS, MO – In order to serve an increased amount of patients during the ongoing surge of COVID-19 in its service area, Ozarks Healthcare has transitioned performing COVID-19 monoclonal antibody infusions from its Emergency Department to the lower level of its Women’s Center. Beginning August 3, those scheduled to receive an infusion should park and enter the Women’s Center through the tunnel entrance in parking lots 12 and 13 at the corner of Alaska Ave. and 8th St. Both parking lots are located across from Ozarks Healthcare’s Emergency Department. Patients treated in the temporary infusion space will not be near patients and newborns in the Women’s Center.
Monoclonal antibodies are treatments administered by IV that can help patients with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19, sometimes preventing the virus’s progression and severe complications, including hospitalization and death.
Monoclonal antibodies are currently authorized for the treatment of mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 in adults or pediatrics (age 12 years and older and more than 88 pounds) who may be at high risk for progressing to severe illness or hospitalization. Treatment must be given within ten days of symptom onset, so early testing is critical to identify eligibility. Ozarks Healthcare is able to provide monoclonal antibody infusions to those who meet this criteria, have a positive direct SARS-CoV-2 viral test (antigen or PCR) confirmed, and an order from a provider for infusion. Those who meet criteria to receive a monoclonal infusion should visit with their primary care provider as soon as possible after symptom onset about getting tested and scheduling an infusion at Ozarks Healthcare. If you do not have a primary care provider, the Ozarks Healthcare COVID-19 Hotline may also assist you with arranging testing and a telehealth visit for monoclonal antibody screening as needed. Call the hotline at 417-505-7120 for more information.
For more information regarding Ozarks Healthcare’s COVID-19 resources and updates, please visit https://www.ozarkshealthcare.com/coronavirus-updates/.
