Heritage Health offers COVID-19 testing

Heritage Health is now offering coronavirus testing for patients at its medical clinics.

Nasopharyngeal swab tests are being administered at drive-up locations in Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum and Kellogg, said Mike Baker, Heritage Health CEO.

“We’re pleased to be supporting the North Idaho community with these much-needed tests,” said Baker. “Testing is an important factor in beating the coronavirus. Drive-through testing is quick and easy.”

COVID-19 tests are being administered by appointment only, said Dr. Peter Purrington, chief clinical officer for Heritage Health.

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

To schedule an appointment call 208-620-5250, or to schedule an appointment in Kellogg call 208-783-1267