By: Matt Olberding, Lincoln Journal Star
Omaha clinic planning rapid COVID-19 testing site in Lincoln
An Omaha medical clinic is planning to open a COVID-19 rapid testing site in north Lincoln.
Omaha clinic planning rapid COVID-19 Testing in Lincoln
88 Med, which specializes in hormone treatments and cosmetic procedures, opened a rapid testing site in Omaha near 176th Street and West Center Road a few weeks ago.
The clinic is owned by Omaha-based City Ventures, which is redeveloping the shopping center at 48th Street and Leighton Avenue into a mixed-use development called Leighton District. The Lincoln testing site will be set up there.
“We hope to be operational in Lincoln by the end of next week,” said Callie Hite, a spokeswoman for City Ventures.
An Omaha medical clinic is planning to open a COVID-19 rapid testing site in north Lincoln.
88 Med, which specializes in hormone treatments and cosmetic procedures, opened a rapid testing site in Omaha near 176th Street and West Center Road a few weeks ago.
The clinic is owned by Omaha-based City Ventures, which is redeveloping the shopping center at 48th Street and Leighton Avenue into a mixed-use development called Leighton District. The Lincoln testing site will be set up there.
“We hope to be operational in Lincoln by the end of next week,” said Callie Hite, a spokeswoman for City Ventures.
The clinic will bill insurance companies for the test, or patients can pay upfront at the time of the test. The cost is $109.*
88 Med is not the first organization to offer rapid COVID-19 testing in Lincoln. Both hospital systems offer rapid tests to inpatients and certain health professionals. There also is at least one urgent care center in Lincoln offering COVID-19 testing with same-day results.
Hite said 88 Med may consider opening additional sites in Lincoln depending on the duration of the pandemic and demand for testing.
*Cost updated from original.
COVID-19 RAPID TESTING IN OMAHA
The Omaha community can now receive COVID-19 Rapid Testing at 88MED. For your convenience, we’re extending our hours of operation for the COVID-19 Rapid testing. You can book an online appointment time between 8 am-8 pm, seven days a week. Click here for more information.
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