(Butler, PA) A community health center will offer free COVID-19 tests at a drive-up, outdoor location on Butler County Community College’s main campus in Butler Township.
Primary Health Network, Sharon, will administer the nasal-swab tests on designated dates through December in BC3’s Parking Lot 5.
BC3 is serving as Primary Health Network’s testing location in Butler County.
Those seeking a COVID-19 test from Primary Health Network are required to be evaluated through a telehealth appointment with one of the community health center’s providers. Those who meet criteria for a COVID-19 test will be scheduled for an appointment.
For those who will be tested, please visit bc3.edu/covid for the latest information about BC3’s health and safety plan.
The only cost to the patient is for the initial telehealth evaluation, according to Primary Health Network. The community health center accepts all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. It participates in most managed-care plans, processes most insurances and offers a sliding fee scale to eligible patients for discounted services.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 724-699-9211, Option 1, or visit primary-health.net.
A Primary Health Network mobile unit will be on BC3’s main campus for the tests from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 13 and Aug. 27; Sept. 10 and Sept. 24; Oct. 15 and Oct. 29; Nov. 12 and Nov. 23; and Dec. 10 and Dec. 22.