Cempa Community Care will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 testing In Chattanooga and Ringgold this week.
Ringgold testing will be offered at Mt. Peria Baptist Church, 341 Sparks St. on Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.
Partner organizations are Cempa Community Care, LifeSpring Community Health, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, La Paz Chattanooga and Alleo Health System.
Chattanooga testing will be held at Carniceria Loa #6, 400 Chickamauga Road on Thursday from 3-6 p.m.
Partner organizations are Cempa Community Care, LifeSpring Community Health, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, La Paz Chattanooga, Alleo Health System and Carniceria Loa.
Testing is available at both events to the general public without a physician referral, and those who come for testing will remain in their vehicles throughout the process of collection.
Testing will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost. If a patient has insurance, testing site workers will document that information and bill for the services rendered. If transportation assistance is needed, contact Tri-State Transportation at 423-544-1008.