COVID-19 testing offered in Kellogg

Heritage Health is offering coronavirus testing at its clinic in Kellogg.

It’s the first time Heritage Health has offered COVID-19 testing.

Heritage Health’s Allison Shifflett, the nurse manager for the Kellogg clinic says, “This is a pilot program for Heritage Health. We’re excited to be launching it in the Silver Valley. If all goes well, Heritage Health will have testing sites at other locations throughout North Idaho.”

To date, there have been three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Shoshone County.

“The community has expressed concern about the lack of testing in the county,” said Lynn Haughn, Kellogg clinic director. “We feel this is going to be a great service for the Silver Valley.”

All Heritage Health employees interacting with patients are required to wear masks and the clinic use safety standards and protocols.

“If you’re showing symptoms of the coronavirus, you need to contact your provider and schedule an appointment,” said Shifflett. “Testing is an important step in slowing the spread of the virus.”

Tests are being given by appointment and will be offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The nasal tests are being administered in the Kellogg clinic parking lot. Results should be made available within 3-5 days.

To be tested for COVID-19, schedule a telehealth appointment with a provider by calling 208-784-1252.