Mercy Clinic, CVS offering free ‘rapid’ coronavirus tests in South Fort Worth
Mercy Clinic in south Fort Worth began rapid COVID-19 testing Tuesday in a partnership with CVS Health.
The clinic is located at 775 West Bowie St. near Travis Avenue Baptist Church and is free to the public. Appointments must be made by pre-registering in advance by calling 817-840-3501. A vehicle is not required, and results will be provided “on-the-spot,” according to a news release.
To be eligible, patients need to meet symptomatic criteria established by the CDC and at least 18.
Licensed health care providers from MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health, and CVS Pharmacy employees will staff the operation.
“The heart of the mission of Mercy Clinic is to provide compassionate medical care to those in need,” Mercy Clinic Executive Director Peggy Leitch said in a release. “This partnership with CVS Health allows our organization to make a significant contribution during a time when our community is facing great need.”
The CVS Health Foundation is a charitable entity associated with CVS Health which has a longstanding relationship with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics to help increase access to care for underserved populations.
“Ramping up efficient testing operations and making them available in vulnerable communities is key to protecting the health of my constituents and ensuring a safe reopening of our economy,” Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, said in the release. “I applaud the efforts of Mercy Clinic and CVS Health who are stepping up by establishing these drive-thru testing sites that will help us mitigate the further spread of COVID-19 and save the lives of our fellow Texans.”
Mercy Clinic is a community-based medical and dental clinic providing care for uninsured residents with the help of volunteer medical providers, dentists, and health care professionals. Services are funded by donations from individuals and foundations.
This story was originally published June 9, 2020 at 5:00 AM.
