August 9, 2021 – Southeast Georgia Health System offers free nasal
swab PCR (molecular polymerase chain reaction)
COVID-19 testing at its
Brunswick and
Camden campuses for symptomatic and asymptomatic (no symptoms present) individuals. The
PCR test detects if an individual is infected with COVID-19. Rapid testing
and antigen testing are not available.
The Health System’s outpatient COVID-19 testing sites are available
to anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or in need of a COVID-19 test
due to a recent exposure. Physician referrals are not required. Individuals
experiencing serious symptoms, such as difficulty breathing or chest pain,
should visit the
Emergency Care Center.
The Brunswick Campus drive-through COVID-19 testing site is located in the parking area across from the
Emergency Care Center on Kemble Ave. Testing is available Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., pending
available testing supplies. Appointments are not necessary.
The Camden Campus COVID-19 walk-in testing site is located at 202 Lakeshore Drive in St. Marys. Appointments
are required and can be scheduled by calling Southeast Georgia Physician
Associates-Primary Care at 912-882-6767. Testing is available Monday-Friday,
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
In addition, the Georgia Department of Public Health offers limited COVID-19 testing. More information is available by visiting
the website at
covid19.gachd.org or calling 912-230-9744.
The Health System continues to offer its free
COVID-19 screening hotline at 912-466-7222. Operating Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday,
12 p.m.-5 p.m., the hotline is staffed with Health System nurses and advanced
practice providers.
Southeast Georgia Health System also continues to offer
free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to everyone age 12 and older. J&J vaccines are available for individuals
age 18 and older upon request. The schedule is as follows:
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Brunswick Campus: Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.
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Camden Campus: Mondays, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Individuals may schedule their COVID-19 vaccine appointment by visiting
sghs.org/covid19-vaccine. Walk-ins are also welcome.
The Georgia Department of Public Health vaccination clinic locations are
listed online at
gachd.org/vaccine or call 912-230-9744.