Hometown Urgent Care Helping Keep Ohio and MI Communities Safe With Its Largest Chain of COVID-19 Testing Centers

COLUMBUS, Ohio, August 27, 2020 (Newswire.com) - ​​​​​​​Hometown Urgent Care, Ohio's Largest Urgent Care is operating the largest free-standing COVID-19 network of testing sites throughout Ohio and parts of MI. 29 of Hometown's 35 urgent care provide safe and accessible COVID-19 testing and Antibody Testing 7 days a week.

"Our Clinical Teams have been at the front line of this pandemic since it began. I cannot thank them enough for their courage and sacrifice in spite of various challenges like shortage of PPEs, ever-changing COVID-19 guidelines and issues with Labs," said Narinder Saini, MD, Chief Medical Director of Hometown Urgent Care. "We also appreciate the support and patience our patients and our communities have given to Hometown Teams," added Dr. Saini.

Hometown provides COVID-19 (PCR) and Antibody testing accessible to people regardless of their insurance coverage. Hometown has prioritized access to testing by taking all major insurance providers and informing uninsured people of their ability to get tested under the CARES ACT. While all insurances are covering COVID-19 tests, deductibles or co-insurance may apply. If uninsured, the CARES ACT will cover the test cost for patients experiencing symptoms or have had exposure to COVID-19. Antibody tests may require co-pay as per patient's insurance.

"Quick and Accessible COVID-19 testing is key to properly diagnose and treat patients while also helping to reduce anxiety among our communities and return everyone safely to work," said Manoj Kumar, CEO of Hometown Urgent Care.

Hometown is working closely with many county health departments to meet the COVID-19 testing needs of communities and employers. Hometown is also providing onsite COVID-19 testing to local employers. It is the largest network of COVID-19 testing sites in Ohio providing fast turn-around of test results, with PCR test results being available in 48 hours or less. Because of rapid research and advancement, Hometown is able to give patients peace of mind within 48 hours.

Tests are available seven (7) days a week and patients do not need orders or prescriptions from a physician to be tested. Patients experiencing COVID-19 symptoms are advised to call their local Hometown Center for further instruction. All patients are greeted and provided with a mask and sanitizer as they enter the center. All patients must be seen by a Hometown provider. Hometown has taken extended measures to keep all clinics well sanitized and safe for its patients by following all CDC and state COVID-19 safety guidelines, including sanitization, social distancing, and offering patients various options to skip the wait by calling-in for an appointment and waiting in their car to be seen (available at select sites). "We have a great team, and we cannot be more proud of the strength and determination they have shown during this crisis to help our communities. They have not only provided much-needed access to healthcare but have also played a role in reducing the burden on hospitals." -CEO, Manoj Kumar

Visit www.hometownurgentcare.com.