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			 Going forward, the clinic at 4455 U.S. Route 36 
			East will serve only patients needing COVID-19 testing as they 
			prepare for surgical procedures at Decatur Memorial Hospital. 
 Patients with respiratory symptoms such as cough, chest congestion, 
			sore throat, difficulty breathing and fever still can receive 
			screening and evaluation by calling 217-876-1200. Any callers who 
			needs a COVID-19 test will be referred to Crossing Healthcare, a 
			federally qualified health center at 320 E. Central Ave.
 
			
			 
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            The decision to close the respiratory clinic was 
			prompted by the increased availability of COVID-19 testing in the 
			Decatur area, said Jay Roszhart, president of Memorial Health 
			System’s Ambulatory Group.
 Decatur Memorial Hospital ExpressCare North, at 3131 N. Water St., 
			remains open to serve patients on a walk-in basis.
 
            [Dean Olsen | Media Relations 
			Consultant | CommunicationsMemorial Health System]
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