AHN Mobile Unit Schedule for COVID-19 Testing through Friday, July 10

PRESS RELEASE

AHN Mobile Unit Schedule for COVID-19 Testing through Friday, July 10

Patients Strongly Encouraged to Make an Appointment Prior to Arrival

PITTSBURGH, PA (July 6, 2020) – Allegheny Health Network caregivers will operate the mobile testing vehicle at the following locations through Friday, July 10 from10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

  • Monday, July 6 - Shop N’ Save plaza in the Hill District (1850 Centre Avenue)
  • Tuesday, July 7 - City Hall Building in Clairton (551 Ravensburg Boulevard)
  • Wednesday, July 8 – AHN Canonsburg hospital in Canonsburg (100 Medical Boulevard)
  • Thursday, July 9 – Alma Illery Medical Center in Homewood (7227 Hamilton Avenue)
  • Friday, July 10 - Duquesne Elementary school in Duquesne (300 Kennedy Avenue)

Due to increased patient volume, patients are strongly encouraged to make an appointment prior to arrival by calling AHN’s 24/7 Nurse On Call-line (412-NURSE4U – or 412-687-7348). A physician’s order is still NOT required. 

To undergo COVID testing at the AHN mobile clinics, patients should either be experiencing symptoms consistent with the virus – including fever, cough and shortness of breath – or believe they are at risk due to contact with someone with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis. 

What to expect when arriving at the mobile testing site:

  • Patients will walk or drive through a secured, marked area.
  • No outdoor restrooms will be available at the collection locations.
  • The sample is collected via a nasal swab and the process typically takes less than 30 seconds, not including any wait times.
  • Testing results for the coronavirus typically take 5-7days, depending on regional test volume. Individuals will be contacted directly with their results. As volumes increase, wait times for results may be longer.
  • While waiting for their test results, individuals should stayat home. Those who receive positive COVID-19 test results may be issued additional care orders or self-isolation orders.

AHN also continues to make COVID-19 testing available at the following community locations:

  • AHN Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion, 12311 Perry Highway, Wexford PA 15090
  • AHN Bethel Park Health + Wellness Pavilion, 990 Higbee Dr., Bethel Park PA 15102
  • 4220 William Penn Highway, Monroeville PA , 15146
  • AHN West Side Health + Wellness Pavilion, 4247 Ridge Road, Erie PA 16506
  • AHN Braddock Urgent Care, 501 Braddock Ave., Braddock PA 15104
  • The former Divine Providence/Kindred Hospital, 1004 Arch St., Pittsburgh PA 15212
  • Heights Plaza Shopping Center, 1828 Union Ave., Natrona Heights, PA 15065

More information on testing can be found at: https://www.ahn.org/coronavirus/where-to-go-for-help/testing


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