Kroger Health will offer COVID-19 testing sites through the end of May. These sites are made possible through support from Kettering Health Network.
This partnership offers high-priority COVID-19 testing to local police, firefighters, and paramedics.
Testing will be offered on the campus of Kettering Medical Center in the Kettering College parking lot (3535 Southern Blvd., Dayton, OH 45429) on the following days and time:
- Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 28, through Thursday, April 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The test site locations for May are being identified, and information will be announced soon.
First responders needing a test will use a virtual screening tool based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. When first responders use the screening tool and select, they are a first responder. They will be prompted to choose the appropriate testing location and appointment time. Then, registrants will receive an email confirmation with pre-appointment paperwork. When they arrive for a test, they should have a photo ID and department ID or copy of your certification ready and leave their windows rolled up for check-in. A health care practitioner will approach the car and alert the patient when to roll down their window.
First responders can register at http://krogerhealth.com/covidtesting
The drive-thru testing location has a self-administered nasal swab that must be ordered and observed by a provider. Kroger determined their testing methodology because it increases the number of tests that can be provided while conserving the personal protective equipment utilized. Test results are expected within approximately 48 hours and will be communicated. Kroger will be responsible for delivering test results to individuals that are tested. First responders should follow their departmental process for informing their infection control officer or designee. The Kroger testing site at Kettering Medical Center will handle approximately 330 tests per day.