Where to get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Safeway is becoming a major distributor of the COVID-19 Vaccine. To schedule an appointment, click this link (note – it’s an Albertson’s branded link, which is the parent company of Safeway): https://www.mhealthappointments.com/covidappt
If no appointments are available through Safeway or their partners, check the Yakima County website for other locations and how to schedule an appointment: https://www.yakimacounty.us/2472/COVID-19-Vaccine
Is COVID-19 testing available through Assurance Healthcare & Counseling Center?
Yes. If you think you are currently sick with COVID-19, call us first.
509-823-4650
Here are the tests we currently offer:
- Rapid Antigen Test.
- Type of test: Nasal swab, done in your car in our parking lot, or in our office
- Best for: quick results & confirmation of current infection
- Not good for: official results needed for travel (NOT the “PCR” test)
- Accuracy: 98.5% positive accuracy
- Cost: $35
- Results in 10-15 minutes
- PCR Antigen Test
- Type of test: Nasal swab, done in your car in our parking lot, or in our office
- Best for: official results of current infection (for travel, or other ‘official’ business)
- Not good for: an inexpensive test
- Accuracy: 100%
- Cost: $100
- Results in 3-5 days
- Antibody Test
- Type of test: Blood draw – done in our office
- Best for: confirmation of previous infection (suggested wait time is at least 10 days after possible symptoms)
- Not good for: indicating current or recent infection
- Accuracy: 100%
- Cost: $50
- Results in 3-5 days
When in doubt – call or contact us! We want to make sure you’re getting the care you need.
Do you know of any vaccine trials available for COVID-19?
Yes! Here is a website dedicated to vaccine trials for the COVID-19 Vaccine: https://coviddash.org/
You can find trials by location – just be sure to read the trial material before signing up, as many trials require a multi-year commitment.
