COVID-19 Test Information

MARCH 23, 2022

Wayne Memorial Hospital and Wayne Community Health Centers will offer COVID-19 testing at the Pike County Training Center beginning March 30, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Testing will continue to occur on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month through July, 2022.

JANUARY 18, 2022

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JANUARY 13, 2022

The Pennsylvania Department of Health will offer free drive-through COVID-19 testing at the Pike County Training Center, from January 18 through 29, Tuesdays through Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Saturdays, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

No appointment is necessary. No prescription is necessary. The Pike County Training Center is located at 135 Pike County Boulevard, in Lords Valley.

Testing is on a first-come, first-serve basis and is completely free to all patients. Patients must be ages three and older and are not required to show symptoms of COVID-19 in order to be tested.

Up to 450 patients can be tested per day. Mid-nasal passage swab PCR tests will be performed. Patients are encouraged to bring a photo-ID. Registration will be completed on-site. The turnaround time for testing results is two to seven days after testing.

January 12, 2022

Free COVID-19 Test Kits Available in Pike County

A weekly supply of COVID-19 self-test kits are being offered at no cost, and without prescription, in several Pike County locations thanks to a partnership among Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC), the Pike County Commissioners, and the Pike County Office of Emergency Management.

The rapid antigen self-collection kits, the Quidel QuickVue At-Home www.quickvueathome.com have been supplied to Pike County via WMCHC through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Each FDA-authorized kit for age 2 to adult contains two tests for self-collection via nasal swabs. Adult collection is recommended for children 2 through 13. It is important to keep in mind that antigen tests are not as sensitive to the Omicron variant and false negatives may occur. Anyone receiving a positive result should contact their medical provider for follow up.

This week’s Pike County distribution will occur:

Thursday, January 13 at the following locations and times:

Area Agency on Aging Senior Centers
During Regular Hours of Operation
Call 570-775-5550 for information.

Dingman Volunteer Fire Department
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
680 Log Tavern Road
Milford, PA 18337

Lackawaxen Township Bohemia Ambulance Building
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
1611 Route 590
Hawley, PA 18428

Lehman Township Municipal Building
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
193 Municipal Drive
Bushkill, PA 18324

Tafton fire Company
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
235 PA-507, Tafton, PA 18464

 

Friday, January 14 at the following locations and times:

Matamoras Fire Department
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
506 Avenue Q
Matamoras, PA 18336

Milford Borough Hall
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
109 W Catharine St
Milford, PA 18337

 

Wayne Memorial Locations

In addition to the distribution sites listed above, Wayne Memorial Community Health Center facilities throughout Pike and Wayne Counties have a supply of kits, which may be picked up during regular hours. Masks are required to enter all facilities. Visit www.wmchc.net for a list of locations.

 

Drive-Through PCR Testing in Pike County

Additionally, COVID-19 PCR testing occurs Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Pike County Training Center, 135 Pike County Boulevard, in Lords Valley.

No appointments are necessary, but patients must have a prescription for the test from a medical provider.

According to WMCHC, PCR or polymerase chain reaction tests are considered the “gold standard” for COVID-19 testing with a high accuracy rate. PCR tests are very sensitive and can pick up small amounts of viral RNA in the nasal or saliva swab being tested, possibly before a person becomes contagious to others.

Prescriptions are required for these tests because Wayne Memorial is classified as a Clinical Laboratory operating in PA and must follow the PA Code.

January 4, 2022


Prompted by an uptick in COVID-19 cases and a request from the Pike County Commissioners, Wayne Memorial Hospital will once again offer PCR testing at the Pike County Training Center off Route 739 in Lords Valley.

Starting January 11th, the site will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30am to 4pm.  No appointments are necessary but patients must have a prescription for the test from a medical provider. According to Wayne Memorial, prescriptions are required because Wayne Memorial Hospital is classified as a Clinical Laboratory operating in PA and must follow the PA Code.

As a partner helping to facilitate more local COVID-19 testing options, the Pike County Office of Emergency Management is providing a secure location, support staff, and set-up and break-down of traffic patterns.

PCR Testing

PCR or polymerase chain reaction tests are considered the “gold standard” for COVID-19 testing with a high accuracy rate. PCR tests are very sensitive and can pick up small amounts of viral RNA in the nasal or saliva swab being tested, possibly before a person becomes contagious to others.


According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pike County saw 43 new cases of COVID-19 between Sunday, January 2nd and Monday, January 3rd.  As of January 4th, Pike had a 7,380 total cases of COVID-19 and Wayne County 7,838 total cases.

Wayne Memorial Laboratory Services John Romano said the hospital’s PCR test results are currently back within 24 to 48 hours.

The hospital also operates a drive-through testing site at the Stourbridge Professional Complex in Honesdale. It’s open Monday – Friday from 8am-4pm and Saturdays from 8am – 12noon. 

For more information about COVID testing, visit www.wmh.org’s Learn More about COVID page.



September 7, 2021

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). COVID-19 tests are available at no cost nationwide at health centers and select pharmacies. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ensures that COVID-19 testing is free to anyone in the U.S., including the uninsured. Additional testing sites may be available in your area. Contact your health care provider or your state or local public health department for more information.

In Pennsylvania, according to the HHS, no-cost testing is available at these local health centers and select pharmacies:

For local testing information, visit the Pennsylvania health department's website.

Additional COVID-19 Testing Sites by County

Pike County, PA

Dingmans Medical Center
1592 Route 739, Suite 1
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Appointment required
Referral not required
Testing for all patients
Drive-through
If you are a current patient, call 570-828-8000 to schedule your televisit. If you are a new patient to the practice, please pre-register.

Lakota Healthcare Family Practice
2489 Route 6
Hawley, PA 18428
$100 per test, patient can contact insurance provider regarding reimbursement/coverage
Appointment required
Testing in office
Call in advance 570-226-2200, press 0 for receptionist

Walmart
220 Route 6 & 209
Milford, PA 18337
Schedule an appointment at myquestcovidtest.com to receive a test that can be administered at home. Park in Row 6 near the Pharmacy sign for curbside pick-up of your test kit.

Weis Markets
112 Atlantic Avenue
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Appointment required

Monroe County, PA

Lehigh Valley Health Network COVID-19 Assess and Test
Multiple locations
Appointment required
Referral required
Complete an E-Visit questionnaire at MyLVHN.org or the MyLVHN app. Call the MyLVHN Nurse Information line at 1-888-402-LVHN.

Orange County, NY

Bon Secours
160 East Main Street
Port Jervis, NY 12771
845.858.7000
Testing is available for current and former patients whose physicians are affiliated with Bon Secours Medical Group, Good Samaritan Hospital, St. Anthony Community Hospital and Bon Secours Community Hospital. Please call your primary care provider for a referral.
Appointment required
Testing will be held on an intermittent schedule.
The self-pay cost for an individual seeking a COVID-19 diagnostic test is $75.

Wayne County, PA

Wayne Memorial Hospital
Stourbridge Complex
Maple Avenue and Route 6
Honesdale, PA 18431
Prescription required for all tests. Orders may be faxed to 570-253-8209.
Drive-through
Open Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health website for more information and a map of testing sites in Pennsylvania.