COVID-19 Community Information
COVID-19 Testing Information
Prisma Health, in partnership with DHEC, launches community testing for COVID-19 at initial seven statewide screenings beginning this weekend
GREENVILLE, SC – Prisma Health will launch community screening for COVID-19 at locations beginning Saturday, May 2nd with more sites expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Testing is a priority for Prisma Health, especially providing access to communities that need it the most. Prisma Health providers, nurses, community paramedics and staff will provide this screening, testing, and education outreach.
At the testing sites:
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Individuals will be screened and those with COVID-19 symptoms will be tested without having a doctor’s order.
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Testing will be provided regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.
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No appointment is needed. Community members taking part will be given masks.
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Test results are expected within four days.
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Individuals will receive follow-up communication about the test results –
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Those attending the testing events also will receive information about isolating at home if sick, tips on caring for themselves and when to seek additional care should their symptoms worsen.
The following are local mobile testing clinics in Greenville County:
Where: Brookwood Church
Address: 580 Brookwood Point Place, Simpsonville, SC 29681
When: Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in November, 10 AM– 2:00 PM.
Where: Greenville County Health Department
Address: 200 University Ridge, Greenville, SC 29601
When: Mondays thru Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
***All listed DHEC mobile and popup testing clinics are free. No appointments needed.***
COVID-19 Mobile Testing Clinic Locations
Covid-19 Screening & Testing Site locations
(screenings may require appointments, referrals, and/or payments.)
Emergency Senior Nutrition Program Requirements
Emergency Senior Nutrition Program Requirements
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Must be a senior citizen (60+) or a caretaker taking the meal to a senior citizen and be a resident of Greenville County.
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Must provide name, address and phone number at pickup.
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Only 2 meal packs allowed per car.
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Individuals are only permitted one pick-up per week.
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Each individual must show a state issued ID.
Meal Distribution
Meals on Wheels will be offering any senior citizens in Greenville County the opportunity to pick-up 5 FREE meals once a week starting the week of May 4, 2020. Meals will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Please see above for exact requirements to be eligible to receive these services.
Pick Up Times and Locations
TUESDAY
10:30am – 12:00pm
Beech Springs Church 125 Cooley Bridge Road, Pelzer, SC 29669
THURSDAY
10:30am – 12:00pm
Center for Community Services 1102 Howard Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681
SATURDAY
10:30am – 12:00pm
Berea Friendship United Methodist Church 8001 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29617