Community COVID-19 Testing Site opens Monday

Kelli Hawkins, SRHD | [email protected] | 509.324.1539, c 509.994.8968
Daniel Pulse, MD Discovery Health | [email protected] | 509.969.9334

SPOKANE, Washington – With support from the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD), Discovery Health MD, signed by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), is opening a drive-up community for COVID on Monday, October 18 -19 tests. at Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC), 3410 W. Whistalks Way, Spokane.

The drive-up location is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is located in the main parking lot of the SFCC directly on W. Whistalks Way. Online registration for an appointment is desirable, but not mandatory. The website for registration is discoveryhealthmd.com/sfcc.

Health insurance is applied for, but is not required. There are no costs for the test.

Discovery Health MD performs laboratory-based polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or has been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Test results are usually available within 48-72 hours. The test results are delivered via a secure online portal. People who test positive receive a phone call.

Daniel Pulse, Chief Growth Officer of Discovery Health MD, is excited to bring her services and expertise to the region. Discovery Health MD is a northwest company providing COVID-19 testing and vaccination to individuals, communities and businesses both directly and through partnership with state and local health organizations.

“We pushed for tests in different regions of the state. We know that there have been extremely high rates of positivity in some areas and our teams are motivated to do everything in our power to improve access, ”said Pulse.

SRHD asked the DOH for assistance with COVID-19 testing in Spokane County a few weeks ago. Health officer Dr. Francisco Velázquez stated that given the high transmission rates in our community and the already exhausted health and public health resources, additional test sites are needed to ease the burden on test providers.

“We are grateful to have the support of Discovery Health MD and Spokane Falls Community College to help our community with much-needed COVID-19 testing,” said Velázquez. “These websites will give our community members easy access to tests and real-time results.”

A second location is planned for the Spokane Valley. Location details are still in progress and will be shared with the community as they become available.

For more information, visit the test information page in the COVID-19 section of SRHD.org or call (800) 525-0127 then press #.

Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) is a leader and partner in public health by protecting, improving, and promoting the health and wellbeing of all people through evidence-based practices. SRHD is one of 34 local health agencies for the 39 counties of Washington state. Visit www.srhd.org for complete, updated information on SRHD and their successes in making Spokane a safer, healthier community. Like SRHD on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for safety and wellness tips.

Discovery Health MD (DHMD) was founded by Dr. Ray and Ann Jarris on the principle of immediate access to expert medical advice and equal access to services. DHMD was at the forefront of responding to the pandemic, putting together its first test program in April 2020 to support the continued operations of the northern fishing fleets and maritime communities of Washington and Alaska. Since then, DHMD has expanded its activities to offer a wide range of testing and vaccination services. Visit www.discoveryhealthmd.com to learn more.