DCHD Celebrates the Launch of "Test and Go" Kiosks with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Updated: September 18, 2024
DCHD Celebrates the Launch of "Test and Go" Kiosks with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The Delaware County Health Department (DCHD), in partnership with Keystone First, celebrated the launch of three "Test and Go" Kiosk machines with ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Keystone First Wellness and Opportunity Center in Chester. The kiosks have been strategically deployed to promote health equity and improve access to essential public health resources in Delaware County.
Today's launch is a proactive step in preparing for respiratory illness season in Delaware County. These kiosks offer a range of high-quality testing options including a lab (PCR) respiratory panel test for COVID-19 and Flu A/B. RSV is expected to be added to this respiratory panel soon. Once residents return their specimens to the kiosks, they will receive their laboratory results within 24-48 hours via email or text. Rapid COVID-19 home (antigen) tests are also available. The kiosks also dispense public health items like Narcan, test strips, condoms, feminine hygiene supplies, and first aid kits, all free for residents. Later this year, DCHD hopes to add sexually transmitted infection (STI) laboratory tests as well.
The "Test and Go" Kiosk initiative is part of DCHD, County Council and Keystone First’s continued commitment to health equity. The kiosks are designed to ensure that anyone, regardless of income or access to health services, can obtain confidential testing results and other essential items quickly and conveniently.
“It’s partnerships like the one with the Delaware County Health Department and Chester City Officials that bring services and resources to the residents of Chester City,” said Keystone First Director of Public Affairs and Marketing Meg Grant.
"We knew we wanted to offer more than just COVID-19 testing with these Kiosks," said Interim Delaware County Health Department Director Lora Siegmann Werner. "These kiosks provide a range of health services, making it easier for residents to access care on their terms, at any time of day."
Test and Go Kiosk Locations
Keystone First Wellness and Opportunity Center in Chester
1929 W 9th Street Chester, PA. 19013
Delaware County Wellness Center at Yeadon
125 Chester Ave. Yeadon, Pa. 19050
Delaware County Government Center in Media, PA.
201 W. Front St. Media, Pa. 19063
The initiative is funded by a federal COVID-19 testing grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The Delaware County Health Department has contracted with LTS (Longview International Technology Solutions) to implement the kiosks.
For more information, contact the Delaware County Health Department Wellness Line by phone (Enformacion en Español llama a…) at (484) 276-2100 or by email at DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us. Further information about harm reduction resources from the health department is also available at www.delcorevive.com.
