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DHEC hosting multiple mobile Coronavirus testing sites across SC

LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As coronavirus cases continue to rise in South Carolina, so does the need for testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says it is working with  partners in the community to host mobile testing clinics. DHEC says there are 73 mobile testing events scheduled through July 21…

Free Coronavirus drive thru testing hosted by Prisma Health this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are looking for free COVID 19 testing, without an appointment, Prisma Health has several mobile sites. Prisma Health is hosting a free Coronavirus test Saturday June 20 from 10am-3pm. This testing will take place at Benedict College Charlie W. Johnson Stadium 2047 Two Notch Rd., Columbia (drive-through only) Officials say no appointment is needed and you should…

Lexington Medical Center, DHEC to host free COVID-19 testing June 16

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, and Lexington Medical Center are hosting an event.  The free testing is open to people who live in Cayce and West Columbia, say Health officials. Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. Tuesday, June 16 from 10:00…

Looking for free COVID-19 testing? Prisma Health hosts community testing sites

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking for free coronavirus testing, you can check out one of Prisma Health’s COVID-19 community testing sites this week.  Prisma Health officials say the community testing is done in partnership with DHEC.   PER PRISMA HEALTH Testing at this week’s sites will be provided 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Midlands locations Wednesday, May 27,…

Prisma Health adds six community testing sites this week for Coronavirus

Prisma Health SignageABC Columbia video COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There are more chances for you to get tested for the Coronavirus.  Prisma Health announced six more COVID-19 community testing sites for this week.  Prisma Health officials say the community testing is done in partnership with DHEC.   PER PRISMA HEALTH Testing at this week’s sites will be provided 10 a.m. –…

This is only a test! Amber Alert system to commemorate National Missing Children’s Day

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Friday May 24th, 2019, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) will test the Amber Alert Alert system as part of the commemoration of National Missing Children’s Day. According to SLED, there have been 62 Amber Alerts issued in the Palmetto state since 2002 to help get information to members of law enforcement, members of the…

PALSS offers couples testing in time for Valentines’ Day

Palmetto Aids Life Support Services officials say they’ll give free and confidential HIV testing and STI screenings Feb. 5th. @PALSS/Facebook COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Thursday is Valentine’s Day and it’s also National Condom Day! The season of love is among us, it’s also a time where sexually active individuals should protect themselves the most. Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services (PALSS) is…

Nat’l HIV Testing Day

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — It’s National HIV testing day and the Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center, Palmetto AIDS life support and AIDS healthcare foundation team wants you to know your status. With an estimated 44 percent of the Southern population living with HIV, all four organizations are offering free HIV testing to remind people to get tested. Here in South Carolina…