Parkview Offers FREE COVID-19 Testing to First Responders and Healthcare Workers

 (Pueblo, CO, April 10, 2020) – Beginning Monday, April 13^th at 8:00 a.m., Parkview Medical Center and Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) will offer free COVID-19 testing for first responders and healthcare workers.

To be eligible for the COVID-19 testing, individuals must have symptoms of the COVID-19 virus, and be pre-approved by PDPHE prior to testing. Specimens will be sent to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment State Lab in Denver for evaluation.

Limited testing will be offered Monday-Friday the week of April 13^th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Parkview Emergency Room located at 400 West 16^th Street.  First responders and healthcare workers must bring employment identification.

“Parkview Medical Center and PDPHE are honored to provide free COVID-19 testing to first responders and healthcare workers in the Pueblo community.  We are in this together and we will continue to provide exceptional care,” stated Dr. Vijan, Chief Quality Officer for Parkview Medical Center. 

Parkview is encouraging everyone to help save lives by practicing social distancing and washing their hands frequently.