/ COVID-19 Testing Available in Reading

Updated September 3, 2021

COVID -19 VACCINE

BCHC is committed to vaccinate as many of our community members as we can.  All Pennsylvania residents over the age of 12 are able to get the vaccine.

For more information on available vaccines, visit Vaccine Safety

There are a lot of questions regarding the vaccine.  It’s ok – just ask your healthcare provider.  Here are some of the common myths.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BCHC WALK UP VACCINE CLINICS

In September, BCHC will be offering the Covid 19 vaccine every Monday – Thursday at our various locations from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. We will have Pfizer vaccines (2 dose – ages 12 and older), Moderna (2 dose – ages 18 and older) and J&J (1 dose – ages 18 and older) available.    We will be able to accommodate just second doses if needed. Please click the calendar to see each location.

The Do Your Part Berks website https://www.doyourpartberks.com/  will continue to inform you of vaccine availability options in our community or  https://vaccinatepa.org/counties/Berks_County

If you are unable to register or have other questions, please call 610-988-4838 ext. 2031


COVID 19 TESTING

Berks Community Health Center is providing COVID-19 testing for the entire community  in Reading:

  • BCHC’s 838 Penn Street location, Monday, Tuesday & Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM
  • You do not have to be a BCHC patient to make an appointment for a COVID-19 diagnostic test.

Testing is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.  Please call ahead for screening and to register for an appointment time for testing.

To register for COVID-19 testing , please call BCHC at 610-988-4838 ext. 2031


MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE

Berks Community Health Center has been caring for patients through Telehealth and in-person visits throughout the COVID-19 emergency.  We will continue to care for you in ways that are safe for patients and staff.  When making an appointment, BCHC will make an assessment on which type of appointment is best for you based on your symptoms.

Telehealth is communicating with your Provider over the phone or your computer.   To see a video explaining Telehealth, click HERE for English or HERE for Spanish.

Remember, we are here for you.  But in this crisis, we want you to stay safe so please call us before you come to the health center.  The number is (610)988-4838.