Get free COVID-19 testing at Shreveport church, recreation centers

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – There are several places around Shreveport where you can get free

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – There are several places around Shreveport where you can get free coronavirus testing this week.

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport will be offering COVID-19 testing at the following locations:

Monday, Oct. 12

  • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • David Raines Park Community Center – 2920 Round Grove Lane, Shreveport

Tuesday, Oct. 13

  • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Querbes Park Community Center – 3500 Beverly Place, Shreveport

Wednesday, Oct. 14

  • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Querbes Park Community Center – 3500 Beverly Place, Shreveport

Thursday, Oct. 15

  • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church – 3300 Greenwood Rd., Shreveport

Friday, Oct. 16

  • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • AB Palmer Park Community Center – 547 E. 79th St., Shreveport

If you want to be tested please bring an ID and insurance card, if applicable. There are no out-of-pocket costs for those seeking a test and no one will be turned away based on their insurance status. Testing is available at the times listed or until all test kits have been utilized.

You will receive your test results within 3-4 days via the MyChart patient portal or by phone.

Those who test positive will have the opportunity to participate in Ochsner’s 14-day symptom tracker program designed for COVID-19 patients who do not require hospital care. Participants receive daily text messages to monitor symptoms and can be connected to our 24/7 nurse on-call line for additional support.

In addition to offering community testing, Ochsner LSU Health has the following resources available:

  • Call the free COVID-19 information line at 844-888-2772 for 24/7 advice.
  • Ochsner LSU Health patients can schedule a video visit with their provider and send secure messages via MyChart.
  • New patients can see a provider over video through ochsnerlsuhs.org/anywhere or via the Ochsner Anywhere Care app.

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