Baptist Health Hardin reminds of COVID-19 testing sites
Two locations available in Elizabethtown.
Elizabethtown, KY (Oct. 19 2021) – With the cooler temps and shorter days of the changing seasons, many social gatherings will move indoors. Baptist Health Hardin is reminding the community that COVID-19 is still a concern in the community.
If you are not experiencing symptoms but think you may have been exposed to COVID-19 – or if you need to fulfill a testing requirement for work or school, visit one of the testing sites below.
Hours and requirements are different for each of these sites.
- Baptist Health Hardin COVID-19 Testing Site*
108 Financial Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon
*You may see your primary care physician, who may write you an order, or see a provider using Baptist Health’s Urgent Care Video Visits. Visit MyChart.BaptistHealth.com to get started. - Bluewater Diagnostics Laboratory COVID-19 Testing Site**, offered in partnership with Baptist Health Hardin and Lincoln Trail District Health Department
Towne Mall (in the former Sears location)
1704 N Dixie Hwy.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
**A doctor’s order is not required at this site. Appointments are not necessary, but pre-registration is encouraged to reduce wait times when you arrive. To pre-register, call 833.318.1757.
Bring your driver’s license and insurance card to your testing appointment.
- If you are experiencing only mild symptoms and would like to be seen by a provider, consider a Baptist Health Urgent Care Video Visit for care at your convenience. You must have a Baptist Health MyChart account to see a provider. Creating an account is easy. Visit MyChart.BaptistHealth.com to create an account.
- Testing is also available at local pharmacies like Walgreens, CVS and Walgreens, among others. Contact the location directly for more information.
By getting your test at a COVID-19 testing center, you spend less time waiting and free up valuable space and time for patients who need lifesaving and immediate care. Please visit the hospital Emergency Department when you need immediate medical attention.
Remember, the best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 is to following safety protocols like hand washing, masking and social distancing, but most importantly, by getting your COVID-19 vaccination.