Tent deployed at Kadlec urgent care center

KENNEWICK, Wash. - As part of their infection prevention protocols and ongoing efforts to care for patients, Kadlec has temporarily installed a tent outside of their Urgent Care clinic at 4804 West Clearwater in Kennewick. Note, this is not a drive-up testing site.

When a patient comes to the Urgent Care clinic, they will be assessed. Based on symptoms, the care provider may determine flu and/or COVID-19 testing should be done. The site is a central Kadlec site to help mitigate the impact on emergency departments and clinics, and reduce exposure to patients and caregivers.

Additionally, a tent has been erected outside the hospital emergency department (E.D.) in Richland. The purpose of this tent is a temporary extension of the E.D. to allow staff to limit potential exposure and help in our efforts to contain the spread of infectious disease. The tent is currently not operational but will be put into service when it is needed.