Free COVID-19 PCR Testing Site Expands To All Of North Hempstead

Press release from Northwell Health:

Feb. 15, 2021

The Northwell Health COVID-19 PCR testing site in Port Washington, which opened last month thanks to a $1 million gift from the Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation has been expanded to serve not only the residents of Port Washington but also all residents in the Town of North Hempstead.

The testing site, located at the Port Washington Adult Activity Center at 80 Manorhaven Boulevard, started seeing patients on January 10. It was launched to make COVID-19 testing more accessible to residents, particularly those who represent cultural groups disproportionately impacted by coronavirus.

The site offers testing Sunday through Thursday and has been extended to February 25. Daily hours are as follows: Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Monday, 2-8 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Wednesday, 2-8 p.m.; and Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Beginning February 15th, the site’s hours for Monday and Wednesday will be 1-7 p.m. To avoid the congregation of people on long lines, residents are strongly urged to pre-register and make appointments by visiting http://Northwell.edu/portwashtesting before arriving to the testing site.

“During this time of great need, the Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation is proud to partner with Northwell Health for the benefit of our community and help Northwell to fulfill its mission,” said Jean-Marie Posner, grant administrator for the Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation.

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