KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Kalamazoo’s Family Health Center is holding another coronavirus testing clinic to help better trace cases in Kalamazoo County.
Since April the health center has already held five of their drive-thru clinics at Stones Church, Loy Norrix High School, Comstock High School, Vicksburg High School, and at the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency.
Another one is planned for Thursday, May 14, at Kalamazoo Central High School from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Those interested must first call the Family Health Center’s testing hotline at 269-488-0804 to register and provide some information about their health insurance. Then they will be transferred to one of the center’s licensed medical providers who will conduct a brief screening regarding exposure, COVID-19 symptoms, and their medical history.
The provider will then offer a lab requisition referral to set a time for the drive-up testing.
Individuals approved for testing will be directed to the site, where they will be able to get a nasal swab done by a physician and medical staff while remaining in their vehicle.
President and CEO of the Family Health Center Denise Crawford says the whole process from entering to test completion is averaging 10 to 12 minutes.
The following explains who should be screened and tested for COVID-19:
- Anyone with symptoms: dry/hacking cough, fever (sometimes), painful throat or lungs, GI discomfort, diarrhea (sometimes), may present with sinus symptoms.
- Anyone who has previously lost their sense of smell or taste temporarily with symptoms.
- Anyone who believes they may have had Covid-19.
- Any critical infrastructure worker (even with no symptoms.)
- Anyone working in a public capacity with interface with public (even with no symptoms.)
- Anyone living with a critical infrastructure worker (even with no symptoms.)
- Any essential worker (even with no symptoms.)
- Any first responder or healthcare worker (even with no symptoms.)
More information can be found on the Family Health Center’s Facebook page. Those looking to get tested should call 269-488-0804.
