#IBN SINA FOUNDATION WICREST FREE#

#IBN SINA FOUNDATION WICREST FREE#

The CVS Health Foundation, a charitable entity associated with CVS Health, has a longstanding relationship with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, providing more than $9 millionВ over the last six years to help clinics nationwide, like the Ibn Sina Foundation, to increase access to care for underserved populations. вЂњIbn Sina FoundationвЂ™s deep commitment to the residents it serves has made them an invaluable partner as we work to bolster local efforts to manage the spread of the virus and help communities stay healthy.вЂќ Garth Graham, vice president, Community Health and Chief Community Health Officer, CVS Health. вЂњFollowing the strong community response to our first testing site in Houston, weвЂ™re pleased to be able to expand our testing capabilities, particularly at a time of urgent and increased need in the region,вЂќ said Dr. Rapid COVID-19 testing also continues to be available at the Ibn Sina Wilcrest Community Clinic location, which the Ibn Sina Foundation and CVS Health launched last month. To be eligible for testing, patients will need to meet criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in addition to age guidelines. A personal vehicle is not required for testing and results will be provided on-the-spot. Patients will need to pre-register in advance by calling 83 to schedule a time slot for testing. Testing at Ibn Sina North Shepherd Community Clinic, located at 5012 North Shepherd Drive in Houston,В will be open to the public by appointment beginning Friday, July 17. вЂњWe are pleased to work with CVS Health, and today we are excited to add an additional location to provide free COVID-19 testing services to meet the needs of our patients and community members.вЂќ вЂњThe Ibn Sina Foundation has been serving the uninsured community for the nearly two decades, providing preventive and primary medical, dental, diagnostic and specialty care services through seven community clinics across Greater HoustonВ and Port Arthur areas,вЂќ said Nasruddin Rupani, chairman of the Ibn Sina Foundation.

Testing will be provided at no cost to patients. CVS Pharmacists and CVS Pharmacy colleagues will staff the testing operation. HOUSTON - The Ibn Sina Foundation announced on Thursday it is launching a second COVID-19 testing site, together with CVS Health, at its Ibn Sina North Shepherd Community Clinic location.

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