CALL 888-710-8220 FOR A SAME-DAY CLINIC TESTING APPOINTMENT
CAN I GET TESTED FOR COVID-19?

Yes! Healthy Connections is testing for COVID-19, regardless of symptoms. We can test you at any of our clinic locations in Little Rock, Hot Springs, Mena, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Mount Ida, and De Queen. Call 888-710-8220 for same-day appointments.

We can also test you at any stop of the Healthy Connections Free Covid-19 pop-up events. No appointment is necessary. Just drive through at the site and we can test you.

SHOULD I GET TESTED?

Healthy Connections is testing for COVID-19 regardless of symptoms. If you feel you need to be tested, we can test you.

IN THE CLINIC

We are testing at all Healthy Connections clinic locations. Call 888-710-8220 for same-day appointments.

AT POP-UP EVENTS

Anyone 18-years-old and older can be tested at our Healthy Connections pop-up events. No appointment is needed. Just drive through and get tested.

DOES IT HURT TO GET TESTED?
The testing has changed throughout the past couple of weeks. There is still a nasal swab but it no longer has to inserted as far into the cavity. Patients are telling us this testing procedure is much more comfortable than before.

 

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19.

  • COUGH
  • SHORTNESS OF BREATH OR DIFFICULTY BREATHING

Or at least two of these symptoms:

  • FEVER
  • CHILLS OR REPEATED SHAKING WITH CHILLS
  • MUSCLE PAIN
  • HEADACHE
  • SORE THROAT
  • NEW LOSS OF TASTE OR SMELL

This list is not all-inclusive. Please consult your Healthy Connections medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you. Healthy Connections TeleHealth can also connect you to your provider from the comfort of your living room. This is done by video conference using your computer, tablet or smartphone. Visit www.healthy-connections.org/telehealth for more information.

WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION?

If you have any of these emergency warning signs for COVID-19, get medical attention immediately:
  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion or inability to arouse
  • Bluish lips or face

ARE YOU DOING ANTIBODY TESTINg?

Yes. We are offering this service but it can only be done in a Healthy Connections clinic. The cost will depend on your health insurance and their policies regarding this testing. Call 888-710-8220 for appointments. Please note that antibody testing is not being done at our Free Covid-19 Pop-up Testing Events.

Testing Is Quick and Easy

 

TESTING IN THE CLINIC

Getting tested for Covid-19 is safe and easy at any Healthy Connections clinic in Arkansas. Call 888-710-8220 for same-day appointments.

Healthy connections community health network

Healthy connections community health network

Healthy Connections is a Mena-based nonprofit organization serving the needs of children and adults throughout West-Central Arkansas. Since its founding in 1998 as a home-visiting program, Healthy Connections has been able to provide much-needed health, dental and social services to families of every lifestyle.

Healthy Connections is a Mena-based nonprofit organization serving the needs of children and adults throughout West-Central Arkansas. Since its founding in 1998 as a home-visiting program, Healthy Connections has been able to provide much-needed health, dental and social services to families of every lifestyle.

PRIMARY CARE

Primary and preventative medical care for your entire family, including pediatrics, women’s health services, hormone therapy, and more.

DENTAL

General dental services are offered at clinics in Mena and Hot Springs, and via the Healthy Connections Dentist on Wheels bus.

SPECIALTY

Healthy Connections specialists are here to take care of you. We offer Cardiology, Podiatry, Chropractic, and other services.

evolve behavioral health

Evolve Behavioral Health is here to listen with therapists ranging from LPCs to LCSWs and Medication Management..

HEALTH FOR LIFE CLINIC

The Health For Life Clinic by Healthy Connections offers MAT Addiction Therapy, PrEP Therapy, transgender treatment, and more.

HEALTHY HOUSECALLS

Receive care at home with Healthy Housecalls, offering primary care services, chronic disease management, home health coordination, and more.

About Healthy Connections

Healthy Connections is here in Hot Springs to help improve your physical and mental health and well-being with a commitment to excellence in all that we do.

At the Hot Springs Central clinic, we offer a variety of services for every member of your family. These services include: primary care/family medicine, pediatrics, behavioral and mental health therapy for children and adults, cardiology, podiatry, chiropractic, women’s health, BioTE hormone pellet therapy, joint injections..

Healthy Connections accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance plans. However, no person will be turned away for lack of insurance. Qualified families will be charged according to their total family income on a sliding scale. Enrollment assistance is also available for Medicaid, ARKids 1st and the Affordable Care Act.