CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) — Due to increased demand, Novant Health Medical Group will reopen its COVID-19 testing location in East Mecklenburg on Monday, August 30.
Located at the Triangle Shopping Center at 6070 East Independence Blvd, Charlotte, the testing site will operate Monday β Friday, from 7 a.m. β 3 p.m. Appointments are required and walk-ins will not be accepted. Rapid tests are not available at this location.
This location will administer tests for asymptomatic patients with potential exposure and symptomatic patients. Rapid tests are not available. We ask asymptomatic patients seeking travel, return-to-work or return-to-school clearance to use the NCDHHS Test Site Finder for a location that better suits their needs.
Novant Health patients can schedule an appointment through their MyChart account. You do not have to be a Novant Health patient to schedule an appointment. Beginning Monday, August 30, anyone can schedule an appointment online at NovantHealth.org/CovidTest. Testing continues to be available at Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care centers for symptomatic patients.
Individuals with questions about whether they should seek a COVID-19 test are encouraged to utilize Novant Healthβs online self-guided assessment tool atΒ NovantHealth.org/coronavirus. This assessment is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be used if patients are experiencing a life threatening emergency.
Since July 1, Novant Health has seen a 62% increase in tests administered in the greater Charlotte market. To date, Novant Health has administered over 657,000 COVID-19 tests across the state.
About Novant Health
Novant Health is an integrated network of physician clinics, outpatient facilities and hospitals that delivers a seamless and convenient healthcare experience to communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The Novant Health network consists of more than 2,300 physicians and over 35,000 employees who provide care at nearly 800 locations, including 15 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics. In 2021, Novant Health was the highest-ranking healthcare system in North Carolina to be included on Forbesβ Best Employers for Diversity list. Diversity MBA Magazine has also included Novant Health on its 2020 list of βBest Places for Women & Diverse Managers to Work.β In 2020, Novant Health provided more than $1.02 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
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