Prisma Health will shift its community testing hours to 8 a.m. to noon this week to help make anticipated summer heat more comfortable for both patients and staff members during drive-through testing for COVID-19 at sites in Columbia, Duncan, Greenville, Piedmont, Swansea and Winnsboro.
The community testing, done in partnership with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and state agencies, will reach populations who may not otherwise have access to traditional testing or online virtual visits. Walk-up testing is also offered.
Testing is a priority for Prisma Health, especially providing access to communities that need it the most.
Prisma Health and its partners will offer community screenings for COVID-19 at the following locations this week:
Upstate locations:
Tuesday, June 23, Duncan
8 a.m. - noon, Duncan Elementary School, 100 S. Danzler Road, Duncan
Thursday, June 25, Greenville
8 a.m. - noon, Tanglewood Middle School, 44 Merriwoods Drive, Greenville
Saturday, June 27, Piedmont
8 a.m. - noon, Woodmont Middle School, 325 N. Flat Rock Road, Piedmont
Midlands locations:
Tuesday, June 23, Winnsboro
8 a.m. – noon, Fairfield Middle School, 728 U.S. Hwy. 321, Winnsboro
Thursday, June 25, Swansea
8 a.m. – noon, Swansea High School, 500 1st St., Swansea
Saturday, June 27, Columbia
8 a.m. - noon, Eau Claire High School, 4800 Monticello Road, Columbia
Here is what community members should know about testing sites:
People will be tested for active COVID-19 infections.
No one needs a doctor’s order.
Testing will be given regardless of ability to pay.
No appointment is needed.
Spanish-speaking Prisma Health team members will be available at every site.
All those taking part will be given masks when they arrive. They will also be asked to maintain social distancing.
Test results should come back within four days.
Everyone tested will receive follow-up information about test results – whether positive or negative – from providers at Prisma Health.
Everyone will get tips on isolating at home if sick, caring for themselves and seeking more help if symptoms worsen.
Additional sites are expected to be announced in the weeks to come.
For details, visit https://www.prismahealth.org/coronavirus/