Testing Sites

• Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart opened the first regional drive-through testing center for COVID-19 on Monday, March 16, 2020. The schedule for the week of April 27 for Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart’s drive-through centers in Pensacola, Destin and Panama City to provide community testing for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) are:
  • Pensacola location - open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, Monday through Friday
  • Destin location - open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays
  • Panama City location - open 9 a.m. to 1 pm., Tuesdays and Thursdays  

Interested persons who want to get tested for the virus must first call a designated call center first for a phone screening. The number is 850-746-2684. The call center will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Community Health Northwest Florida -  More information on locations will be provided as the mobile testing schedule is confirmed. If you don't have a healthcare provider or health insurance, call, do not visit, Community Health Northwest Florida at 850-436-4630.     

  • Walk-Up Testing on Wednesday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon (or until testing supplies last) at Pensacola Village Apartments, 500 E. Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503. Please bring photo ID and insurance card (if insured). No pre-screening required. Escambia County residents only, please. 

  • Drive-Through testing, Friday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to noon (weather permitting while testing supplies last) at American Legion post 193, 2708 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32503. Open to all ages, Escambia County residents only. There is a high probability of rain so please check the Community Health Northwest Florida Facebook page for announcements concerning cancellation and possible reschedule date.

• Baptist Health Care - Call the screening center at 850-434-4080 to determine if you need an appointment. Online assessment screenings are also available via their website or text “Screen” to 850-318-3080. The online assessment screening is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
   
• UWF - This site reopened Tuesday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A mobile testing site at the University of West Florida is open to the public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week (following June 2). The drive-through test site is located at the SP2 parking lot, which is on the east side of campus, near the East Sports Complex. Individuals are asked to remain in their vehicles, and pre-screening is not required.

• FDOH-Escambia Downtown Center - Drive-thru testing, no appointment needed for all Florida residents with or without symptoms. Bring your Florida driver's license. Open June 1-5 from 9 a.m. to noon CT at 1300 West Gregory St., Pensacola, FL 32502