Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As our state and nation continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, know that MU Health Care is here for you, and your safety is our top priority.

Our infectious disease experts are working closely with local and state public health agencies, as well as advising government officials, to ensure we remain prepared to provide the best care for our patients and to protect the community. To serve the community, MU Health Care provides COVID-19 vaccine and testing services. See below for details.

At the same time we're on the front lines of the pandemic, we continue to meet the day-to-day health care needs of the entire region. Learn how to make an appointment, both in person and online.

COVID-19 Vaccine

We offer the COVID-19 vaccine by appointment. The vaccine is the surest way to protect yourself, your family and your community.

How to get the COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 Testing

MU Health Care offers quick and convenient COVID-19 testing for the community. Learn how to get tested.

If you are experiencing severe symptoms or breathing problems, visit the Emergency Room or call 911.

COVID-19 Treatments

Patients who test positive for COVID-19 during an emergency room visit may be prescribed an antiviral to be picked up at a pharmacy or scheduled for treatment at the outpatient infusion site.

Patients who test positive for COVID-19 and make their primary care provider aware, may be prescribed an antiviral or referred for outpatient infusion treatment.

Learn more about outpatient treatments.

Research Opportunities

As an academic health system, MU Health Care and the School of Medicine have experts conducting studies to help better understand COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy and Longevity Study: This study aims to find out how long protection provided by the COVID-19 vaccines lasts and how vaccination immunity differs from natural infection immunity. Learn more.

COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Breastfeeding: Two studies are underway to understand how vaccines affect pregnant women and infants.