AZO与OptiMed合作在机场提供COVID-19测试服务
KALAMAZOO, Mich., February 22, 2021 (OptiMedHP.com) - Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is partnering with locally based OptiMed Health Partners to provide COVID-19 testing to arriving and departing passengers as well as members of the local community. The OptiMed COVID Testing Office will open on the main floor beginning Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. The space allows for safe and private testing and is located near the baggage claim and car rental stations, with plenty of room for social distancing.
OptiMed's trained healthcare professionals, in partnership with locally based lab Genemarkers, will administer PCR testing with a 24- to 48-hour turnaround at no out-of-pocket cost. Travelers will also be able to pay $100 for rapid antigen testing that will provide results within 15 minutes. No referral is needed.
"Testing is one of the most powerful tools we have to combat this pandemic, in addition to following safety guidelines such as wearing a mask, washing hands, and social distancing," said Rob Doornweerd, Chief Operating Officer for OptiMed Health Partners. "We're proud to partner with the airport to provide our community a safe, convenient testing option that supports traveler safety."
Passengers are not required to show test results when entering the airport, checking in for a flight, or before boarding a plane; however, Doornweerd said testing is critical to mitigating the spread of COVID between communities.
Passengers should not come to the airport if they are sick or experiencing COVID-like symptoms for more information about testing and airport hours. OptiMed also offers COVID testing services at their 9th Street Kalamazoo office (6480 Technology Ave.) site and in South Haven in partnership with Moore Family Pharmacy.
"Assuring passenger safety and security is important, and we want all passengers to know that the airport is ready when they are," said Craig Williams, airport director.
ABOUT KALAMAZOO/BATTLE CREEK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: As the Gateway to Southwest Michigan, the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) serves the region's almost 800,000 people by providing top-notch facilities, offering flights to and from three of North America's finest hub airports on American, Delta, and United Airlines. Fly AZO and experience the comfort and friendliness that over 300,000 passengers enjoy yearly. For more information about the Airport and our airlines, visit www.flyazo.com.
ABOUT OPTIMED HEALTH PARTNERS: OptiMed Health Partners, headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is an independently owned and operated national healthcare organization. With over 25 years of experience, OptiMed delivers customized solutions that optimize patient outcomes while partnering with other healthcare organizations to usher in a new standard of excellence.