For Patients

StayWell Health Center is offering FREE COVID-19 testing available to the community at no charge. A list of upcoming testing dates is provided below and will be updated as more testing dates become available. StayWell provides a standard PCR nasal swab test. We do NOT offer rapid-testing. Test results return in an average of 2-5 days.

Please note that scheduled dates and times are subject to change based on weather and staffing.

To pre-register for testing please CLICK HERE to download the registration form and bring it with you when you get tested.

Friday, January 22nd, 2021 – 1309 South Main Street, Waterbury, CT – 8am-10:30am
Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 – 1309 South Main Street, Waterbury, CT – 8am-10:30am
Friday, January 15, 2021 – 1309 South Main Street, Waterbury, CT – 8am-10:30am
Monday, January 11, 2021 – 1309 South Main Street, Waterbury, CT – 8am-10:30am
Friday, January 8, 2021 – 1309 South Main Street, Waterbury, CT 8am-10:30am
Monday, January 4, 2021 – 1309 South Main Street, Waterbury, CT – 8am-10:30am
Monday, December 28th- 1309 South Main Street, Waterbury, CT – 8am-10:30am
Wednesday, December 23rd- 1309 South Main Street, Waterbury, CT – 8am-10:30am

For additional information local to your area, please call 2-1-1- or visit 211ct.org.

To check on the status of your test and get your results, please visit the Sema4 website and login to your account. If you do not have an account, please call 203-756-8021 to receive your results.

Common Symptoms of COVID-19

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

For an up-to-date list of COVID-19 symptoms, please visit the CDC website.

What To Do If You Have COVID-19

If you suspect that you have COVID-19, or you have tested positive for COVID-19, you should take the following precautions:

Stay Home and avoid going out in public unless absolutely necessary
Take care of yourself by getting rest and staying hydrated
Stay in touch with your doctor
Avoid public transportation
Separate yourself from other people if you live with others. Stay in one room as much as possible to minimize risk of infection to others
Monitor your symptoms
Wear a face mask if you are around other people
Clean all high touch surfaces everyday and avoid sharing personal household items
Know when you should seek emergency medical attention
- Trouble Breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face

For more detailed information, please view the CDC guidelines.

How to Protect Yourself from Getting COVID-19

Wash your hands often and with soap and water for at least 20-30 seconds, especially if you have been in a publish place, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
Avoid close contact with people within your home who are sick.
Make sure there is 6 feet of distance between yourself and others who do not live in your household.
Wear a mask to cover your mouth and nose when around others.
Cover your coughs and sneezes, do not remove your mask to cough or sneeze if you are in public.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.
Monitor your health daily by taking your temperature and watching for symptoms of COVID-19.
Avoid traveling to states that are high-risk such as in the south and west.

Are you at a Higher Risk for COVID-19?

Some individuals may have a higher risk for contracting COVID-19 than others. This includes older adults who are 65+, people with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure, , individuals who are in a caregiving situation for another person(s), and some racial and ethnic minority groups. For a complete list of people who have an increased risk, please view the CDC guidelines here.

StayWell Health Center provides comprehensive services to meet the needs of our patients.

With more than 10 locations in Waterbury, CT, we are here to serve you!