Spokane Falls Community College COVID-19 Community Testing Site Expands Operations; Test drives open seven days a week

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SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) COVID-19 Community Testing Site, operated by Discovery Health MD with support from the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD), is expanding operations to seven days a week starting this Saturday.

The drive-in testing site, located at 3410 W. Whistalks Way in Spokane, will be open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. to perform PCR (in-lab) testing for those with COVID-19-like symptoms or who have a confirmed exposure to a positive case. Appointments can be made in line and are recommended, but not required.

Discovery Health MD’s second testing site at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center will not be expanding operations at this time. It continues to be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For more information, visit the testing 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 well-being of all through evidence-based practices. SRHD is one of 34 local public health agencies serving all 39 counties in Washington State. Visit www.srhd.org for complete, up-to-date information about SRHD and its triumphs in making Spokane a safer and healthier community. Like SRHD on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to receive safety and wellness advice.

Discovery Health MD (DHMD) was founded by Drs. Ray and Ann Jarris on the principle of immediate access to expert medical advice and equitable access to services. DHMD has been at the forefront of the pandemic response, setting up its first testing program in April 2020 to support continued operations of Northern fishing fleets and maritime communities in Washington and Utah. Alaska. Since then, the DHMD has expanded its operations to provide a wide range of testing and vaccination services. Visit www.discoveryhealthmd.com to learn more.