WEST PALM BEACH, FL- In the midst of the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. (FCHC) continues to provide high quality and affordable routine healthcare to our community in a safe environment while working to decrease the further spread of this newly prevalent disease.
In an effort to support our patients and community, starting Tuesday, March 24, FCHC will begin Drive Thru testing for COVID-19 by appointment only. Those with the associated risk factors and symptoms of COVID-19 may be screened and evaluated by FCHC staff for testing.
Coronavirus symptoms include: fever, cough, and shortness of breath Risk factors consist of ONE or MORE of the following:
Close contact with a laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case
Travel to or from a Coronavirus affected area
Recent history of international travel or cruise
Age 65+ with chronic conditions
Weakened immune system
If anyone is experiencing the symptoms outlined above and has risk factors for COVID 19, they are encouraged to call one of the FCHC locations below to setup an appointment for screening, evaluation, and testing. Telehealth appointments are also available.
The FCHC Centers Drive Thru testing will be at the following locations:
Fort Pierce Center (beginning March 24)
Address: 1505 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 | Phone: (772) 461-1402
Clewiston Center (beginning March 25)
Address: 315 South W.C. Owen Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440 | Phone: (863) 983-7813
Indiantown Center (beginning March 26)
Address: 15858 S.W. Warfield Blvd., Indiantown, FL 34956 | Phone: (772) 597-3596
Dr. Fred Brown Children’s Health Center (beginning March 30)
Address: 2015 US-441 Okeechobee, USA FL 34972 | Phone: (863) 763-1951
Port St. Lucie Children’s Health Center (beginning March 31)
Address: 1701 S.E. Hillmoor Drive, Suite 19, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 | Phone: (772) 335-8455
Saturday testing will be available at some sites.
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