Jefferson Regional has received a grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas that will allow for faster COVID-19 testing.

The grant, in the amount of $122,093, will be used to expand COVID-19 testing capabilities and implement rapid testing that will provide results within 15 minutes. It will also be used to purchase pulse oximeters that will be sent home with patients.  The pulse oximeters will allow patients to better monitor their COVID-19 symptoms at home.

Jefferson Regional was the first hospital in the state of Arkansas to diagnose a patient with COVID-19 on March 11, 2020. Jefferson Regional has been a leader in the COVID-19 response, activating a resource line within 24 hours of the first case and creating a drive thru screening to serve the community. If you have any questions regarding COVID-19, please call 870-541-4911.