COVID-19 Testing Information
COVID-19 testing is available on a walk-in basis at our seven Urgent Care locations. The type of testing and turnaround time of results are dependent on the availability of each test method. PCR test results are expected to be available in 48-72 hours but can take up to 5 days.
Rapid Tests
We offer COVID-19 rapid tests. The test results can be used for travel, special events and other applications. We recommend that you refer to airline and travel destination requirements to make sure that the test result is acceptable. The cost is $125, out of pocket due at the time of service.
COVID Testing locations:
TEN MILE URGENT CARE
867 S. Vanguard Way
Meridian, ID 83642 (Ten Mile & I-84)
Open 24 Hours. Seven Days a Week.
COVID tests 24/7 dependent on supply.
EAST BOISE URGENT CARE & FAMILY MEDICINE
3077 E. Barber Valley Drive, Boise 83716
Open 8 am – 8 pm. Seven Days a Week.
SOUTH MERIDIAN (VICTORY COMMONS) URGENT CARE & FAMILY MEDICINE
2840 S. Meridian Road Meridian, ID 83642
HOURS: Open 8 am – 8 pm. Seven days a week.
NORTH MERIDIAN (PARAMOUNT) URGENT CARE & FAMILY MEDICINE
6257 N. Fox Run Way, Meridian 83646
HOURS: Open 8 am – 8 pm. Seven days a week.
SOUTH NAMPA MEDICAL OFFICES & URGENT CARE
215 E. Hawaii Ave., Nampa ID 83686.
HOURS: Open 8 am – 8 pm, Seven Days a Week.
NORTH NAMPA URGENT CARE
9850 W. St. Luke’s Drive, Suite 129, Nampa, ID 83687
HOURS: Open 8 am – 8 pm, Seven Days a Week.
CALDWELL URGENT CARE & FAMILY MEDICINE
512 E. Elm St, Caldwell, ID 83605 (near 10th & Logan)
HOURS: Open 8 am – 8 pm. Seven Days a Week.
MEDICAL ASSESSMENT
During your visit, you will be seen by one of our providers for a medical assessment. Your insurance company will be billed for this assessment and the lab test. If you do not have insurance or if the charges are denied, you will be asked to pay for the cost of both the assessment and the lab test. Please let us know if you are uninsured or may have difficulty paying and we will work with you on payment options.
Test results will be posted to our secure, online patient portal.
Vaccines for Children and Teens
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines for Children and Teens.
Saltzer Health offers COVID-19 vaccinations for all specified groups of people recommended by the CDC.
At Saltzer Health, the vaccines for children are available by appointment at:
Portico West
(Family Medicine & Pediatrics)
3277 E. Louise Ave., Suite 200, Meridian, ID 83642
By Appointment
North Meridian
(Family Medicine/Pediatrics – Dr. Nick Lewis)
6257 N. Fox Run Way, Meridian, ID 83646
By Appointment
South Meridian
(Family Medicine – Dr. Erik Richardson)
2840 S. Meridian Road, Meridian, ID 83642
By Appointment
South Nampa
(Family Medicine & Pediatrics)
215 E. Hawaii Ave, Nampa ID 83686
By Appointment
East Boise
(Family Medicine – Dr. Kirk Prodzinski)
3077 East Barber Valley Drive, Boise, ID 83716
By Appointment
To make an appointment for your child’s vaccine, please call:
PEDIATRICS
Portico West (Meridian) – 208.884.2920
South Nampa – 208.468.5930
FAMILY MEDICINE – 208.468.5910
Portico West (Meridian)
South Nampa
South Nampa
South Meridian
North Meridian
East Boise
Caldwell
COVID-19 Booster
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccines in certain populations.
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization and CDC’s recommendation for use are important steps forward as we work to stay ahead of the virus and keep Americans safe.
For those within eligible groups, COVID-19 boosters are available on a walk-in basis at the seven Saltzer Health urgent cares, including the 24-hour clinic at Ten Mile, 867 S. Vanguard Way off Ten Mile & I-84 in Meridian.
Saltzer Health does not currently stock the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
For people who test positive for COVID-19 and have one or more health conditions that increase the risk of becoming very sick, treatment may be available by appointment only at the North Nampa urgent care clinic, 9850 W. St. Luke’s Drive. A referral from a healthcare provider is required.
NORTH NAMPA URGENT CARE
9850 W. St. Luke’s Drive, Suite 129, Nampa, ID 83687
HOURS: Open 8 am – 8 pm, Seven Days a Week.
We offer COVID-19 rapid tests.
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The test results can be used for travel, special events and other applications.
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