March 24th, 2020 4:35pm -Community Memorial Hospital Hamilton, NY Facebook Page

Community Memorial Hospital COVID-19 Testing
    by APPOINTMENT ONLY

In response to the community’s needs, Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) has instituted a drive-thru testing and triage program for the COVID-19 illness, in partnership with the Madison County Department of Health, and with the support of Colgate University and the Hamilton Police Department.

Starting today, this program will be weekdays, with operating hours posted daily, as times are subject to change.

WEDNESDAY 3/25: 9am-5pm

Due to a limited supply of tests, Community Memorial Hospital is following New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) recommendations to focus on only testing those with symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath) that fall into one of these categories:

1. Has come into close contact (same office, classroom, small gatherings) of another person known to be positive; or
2. Has traveled to a country that the CDC has issued a Level 2 or Level 3 Travel Health Notice*; or
3. Is currently is under quarantine; or 
4. Has already tested negative for other types of infections (rapid flu tests, respiratory panel); or
5. Other cases where facts and circumstances warrant testing as determined by their healthcare provider.

*CDC Travel Health Notice: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html

To schedule an appointment for the CMH Drive-Thru Testing – patients must call 315-228-3022 and meet the above strict criteria.

Should there be a continuing need for this program, open days and hours may be extended. For more information related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), please utilize the Upstate University Hospital’s COVID-19 triage hotline at 315-464-3979, or visit the Madison County Department of Health website https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/206/Health-Department.