HCMC Announces Changes to Diagnostic Center, Paris Women’s Center, and Kentucky Lake Urologic Associates Hours of Operation

PARIS, TN – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to progress in our state, region, and community, Henry County Medical Center changes hours to some of its clinics and the Diagnostic Center.

Effective immediately, the HCMC Diagnostic Center’s new hours will be Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.  For questions or assistance with scheduling or changing appointments, call 731-644-8486, option 1.

Beginning yesterday, Monday, April 6, Paris Women’s Center is now closing daily at 12 Noon until further notice.  If you need assistance, please call the nurse line at 731-644-8225.  OB patients, please contact 731-676-2992 with any issues.

Beginning today, Tuesday, April 7, Kentucky Lake Urologic Associates will be closing at 2 p.m. daily until further notice.  If you need assistance, please call the nurse line at 731-642-8884.

As changes continue to be announced by Federal, State, and Local governments, Henry County Medical Center continues to have updates to its services and visitation guidelines to ensure that our patients, partners, and community continue to be safe during this COVID-19 pandemic.  For the most up-to-date changes, please see our website at www.hcmc-tn.org

HCMC continues to update daily our chart on our website that provides information on testing, hospitalizations, and deaths within our organization.  It can be found at www.hcmc-tn.org.  We are additionally posting on our social media platforms a daily update that provides information about COVID-19 at HCMC, TN, KY, the counties our organization serves, as well as statistics from the Henry County Health Department.  Both will be updated and available by 5 p.m. daily.

Regarding testing, many have called to inquire how to access their test results.  All test results are sent to your provider and your provider is to call you about them.  If you had your test collection completed at HCMC, you can access your results through our patient portal on our website at https://www.hcmc-tn.org/patient-portal/.  You can also contact our Health Information Management Department and request your test results at 731-644-8432.  You will need to provide the date and time you plan to arrive.

Patients will need to park in the Emergency Department parking lot and walk up to the blue awning next to the Emergency Room to collect their medical health records.  Please call the above number when you arrive so that a member of the Health Information Management staff can meet you with your records.  Please bring your driver’s license or a form of identification to pick up your records and be prepared to sign and fill out any necessary paperwork.

The hours of operation for Health Information Management are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

HCMC Administration continues to follow the CDC guidelines as well as the TN Department of Health guidelines to ensure the safety of our patients, families, partners, and community.

How you can help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses such as Coronavirus:

  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then discard in a trash.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

HCMC is making every effort to educate and inform the public on ways to remain healthy through our website and our social media outlets, including specifically rigorous and frequent hand washing.  Please check back often for updates including a section dedicated to COVID-19.  For additional information, watch a video from our Community Pop Up event on coronavirus here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-iA5IPc4G8&t=3s

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your health care provider.  To learn more, go to our website at www.hcmc-tn.org or go to the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html

Located in Paris, TN, Henry County Medical Center is a progressive, integrated healthcare organization committed to serving the healthcare needs of Henry County and the adjoining region.  Including a 142-bed hospital and other facilities, the medical center provides a variety of outpatient services, as well as inpatient care. Additionally, HCMC owns and operates 7 provider clinics in various specialties.  Henry County Medical Center is a county-owned and operated nonprofit institution. For more information: www.hcmc-tn.org.

 

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