FREEHOLD – Ocean Health Initiatives announced that it has been offering free COVID-19 testing at nearby locations.
On Wednesday, December 16, the OHI Outreach team will be at the Plumsted Municipal Building in New Egypt from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Monday, December 21, the OHI Outreach team will visit the Freehold Fire Department on Main Street in Freehold from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All events are free to the community. Bring valid ID and insurance information. Your insurance will be billed but you will not. Flu shots will also be available free to adults age 19 and older.
Similar events happened recently at other locations. For example, on December 11, they were at Liberty Fire Company No. 1 to provide testing. The event was held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and offered both COVID-19 testing and free adult flu vaccinations. This community event was in partnership with Neptune Township, Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling and Assemblywoman Joann Downey.
During this event, OHI provided 135 COVID-19 tests and 34 flu vaccinations for the community. Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling and Assemblywoman Joann Downey were present in support of this event. Similar events will be offered throughout Monmouth and Ocean County throughout December.
This article highlights some of the testing being done at public buildings. COVID-19 testing is available at all OHI locations no appointment necessary.
OHI services residents in Monmouth and Ocean County regardless of income. They provide basic and preventive care for all individuals and families.
They have seven locations: OHI Brick,1610 NJ-88, Suite 204, Brick; OHI Freehold, 20 Jackson Street, Suite E, Freehold; OHI Lakewood, 101 Second Street, Lakewood; OHI Little Egg Harbor, 798 Route 539, Building 3, Little Egg Harbor; OHI Manchester, 686 Route 70, Lakehurst; OHI’s Toms River, 10 Stockton Drive, Toms River; and OHI Stafford, Haywood Road, Manahawkin.
For those who cannot travel, telehealth services are available.
The Lakewood location offers COVID-19 testing outdoors Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Call (732) 363-6655 to schedule an appointment.
The OHI pharmacies at the Lakewood, Freehold, Manchester, and Stafford are open. Qualified patients may be eligible for the discounted 340B pharmacy program.
For more information, call (732) 363-6655 or visit ohinj.org.
