News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3/20/2020 12:00:00 PM EASTERN
Updated: 3/20/2020 7:50:52 PM EASTERN
For more information, contact Rochelle Williams.
GRHC announces visitor restrictions
Grant Regional will join the majority of hospitals nationwide in limiting all visitors effective Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. in response to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition to limiting visitors with the exception of end of life, OB and pediatric patients, Grant Regional will be temporarily closing other departments as well. This change is aimed to stop the spread of the virus and also meant to preserve vital medical supplies as medical facilities across the country face shortages.
Effective Monday, March 23, patients who have appointments at Grant Regional Community Clinic in Lancaster are to enter through the Rehab entrance at the south end of the hospital. These appointments will be limited to obstetric patients, well adult or child visits only. Patients will be screened before each visit. Our clinic staff will be calling patients to confirm or reschedule routine appointments. We ask that no visitors or children accompany the patient at these appointments.
Cancellations/Postponements
Potosi and Cassville clinic appointments – postponed/rescheduled until further notice
Rehab appointments – cancelled until further notice 
All specialty clinic appointments postponed
All elective surgeries postponed (emergency surgery coverage is available)
Routine lab draws will be postponed. (Hemoglobin, INR, hematocrit will be allowed)
Any routine fasting labs for annual check-ups will be postponed.
The Perfect Blend Coffee Co. - temporarily closed to the public
Grant Regional cafeteria - temporarily closed to the public
Screening Mammograms are cancelled until further notice including Walk-In Wednesdays
Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab – cancelled until further notice
Senior Wellness/Phase III – cancelled until further notice
Therapeutic Services appointments - cancelled until further notice
Fuerste Eye Clinic appointments - cancelled until further notice
Audiology & Speech Therapy appointments - cancelled until further notice
Diabetes Support Group (monthly) – cancelled until further notice
Community classes: Movin’ On and Physical Activity for Lifelong Success series – postponed
Clinical training at Grant Regional TNCC, PALS, CPR - postponed
Auxiliary Gift Shop – temporarily closed until further notice
Volunteer services at hospital – temporarily on hold
Auxiliary Book Fair, March 23 - postponed
Diabetes Alert Day, Screenings, March 19, 24, 25 – cancelled
Childbirth Education, April 4 – postponed
Men’s Health Night, April 8 – postponed
Al-Anon at Grant Regional – cancelled through April 16
Weight Watchers at Grant Regional – cancelled through April 1

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines recommend if you have mild symptoms and would not normally seek medical care, that you should stay home, monitor your symptoms and rest. If your symptoms become more severe with fever, persistent cough and shortness of breath, you should seek medical attention right away. Grant Regional provides emergency care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are encouraging patients to call (608) 723-2143 if you have questions or need additional information.