Public Health Vending Machines Coming To Delaware County

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Residents in Delaware County will soon have a new way to get health testing and tools.

The Delaware County Health Department is launching public health vending machines, known as "Test and Go" kiosks, that will offer easily accessible testing, results, and health resources to county residents.

These 24-hour kiosks will be installed at three locations in the county: the department's Wellness Center in Yeadon, the Keystone First Wellness and Opportunity Center in Chester, and the County Government Center in Media.

This initiative was approved at County Council this week, and planning is underway for implementation of this project.

Funded by a federal COVID-19 testing-related grant that the department receives via the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the kiosks will be supplying a range of high-quality testing options, including laboratory (PCR) respiratory panel testing for COVID-19, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and Flu A/B, as well as home tests for COVID-19. Additionally, the kiosks will offer free public health items such as Narcan Nasal Spray, Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips, condoms, feminine hygiene kits, and first aid kits. These tools and services are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week at no cost to residents.

DCHD is contracting with LTS for this project.

"These adaptable kiosks are designed to meet community needs, enhance health resource access, and equity across Delaware County," Delaware County Health Department Director Melissa Lyon said. "We are so appreciative of County Council’s support and approval of this vital health initiative and hope to continue breaking through health access barriers in Delaware County."

For more health resource information, contact the Delaware County Wellness Line at 484-276- 2100 or by email at [email protected].