Beth Israel Deaconess HealthCare - Chelsea

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Beth Israel Deaconess HealthCare-Chelsea features plenty of free parking and a retail pharmacy right next door.

*COVID-19 Testing

En español: Prueba COVID-19 Disponible en Chelsea

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing is available at BIDHC-Chelsea if you or your loved one:

• is showing symptoms of COVID-19, or
• does not have have symptoms, but has been in close contact with a person confirmed to have COVID-19.

Symptoms may include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Chills
• Body aches

Appointments are preferred, but not required. Call 617-975-6262 to schedule in advance.

Other Important Information:

• BIDHC-Chelsea welcomes all patients, including those who are uninsured.
• We do not ask about immigration status.
• If you arrive by car, you may stay in your car for the duration of your test.
• Walk-up visits are also offered if you do not arrive by car.

Testing Hours of Operation:

• Monday – Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Return to Work COVID-19 Testing Policy

We are happy to evaluate you based on Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines to determine if you meet the criteria to safely return to work. This does not involve a COVID-19 test. If you are cleared to return to work, our providers will give you a letter for your employer.

If your employer requires a COVID-19 test for you to return to work, you need to call your doctor and ask them to put an order in for you to get tested.

Protests and COVID-19 Testing

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Massachusetts Governor Baker recommended that individuals who participated in recent protests get tested for COVID-19. We will test anyone who participated in one of the recent protests. Our providers recommend waiting 48 hours after attending a protest to get tested for COVID-19.

Learn about additional health resources available to you in the Chelsea area:

• COVID-19 Help and Resources for Chelsea (English)
• COVID-19 Ayuda y recursos para Chelsea (Spanish)

Learn how to help stop the spread of COVID-19:

• How to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 (English)
• Cómo detener la propagación de COVID-19 (Spanish)
• Cách ngăn chặn sự lây lan của COVID-19 (Vietnamese)
• Como parar a propagação do COVID-19 (Portuguese)

Improving Access to Care

BIDHC-Chelsea is making it easier for you to receive world-class care in your community.

Get Your Flu Shot at BIDHC

The flu vaccine is available to all patients in our urgent care clinic and primary care offices beginning Oct. 15.

If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, you may not require a flu test.

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