Updated March 14, 2022
The recent lifting of the indoor mask mandate in the State of Washington does not apply to healthcare settings.
Masks are still required of all individuals – patients, visitors and staff – in Olympic Medical Center and all OMC facilities. Masks continued to be required in all healthcare settings throughout the State of Washington.
OMC offers COVID-19 testing for individuals who have had a known exposure, symptomatic individuals and pre-procedural patients as well as PCR travel testing. Outside of travel testing, testing is not appropriate for asymptomatic individuals without exposure. MORE
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Updated Jan. 14, 2022
Use the chart below to determine where you should pursue testing.
Some procedures and surgeries require COVID-19 testing in the days leading up to the scheduled procedure. Patients who need this testing are notified directly.
Pre-procedural testing occurs daily at the OMC Front Street Clinic on a walk-in basis.
Individuals who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should contact their primary care provider first. If they do not have a primary care provider, they may utilize the Front Street Clinic or the Walk-in Clinic in Port Angeles or Sequim. If patients need to seek care at the Walk-In Clinic for COVID-related issues, they will see a provider and be evaluated; a provider visit will be billed. COVID tests are available at no cost to the patient at the Front Street Clinic.
If you need medical attention, please seek appropriate care with your primary care provider, one of our Walk-in Clinics or the emergency department.
Individuals who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should contact their primary care provider first. If they do not have a primary care provider, they may utilize the Front Street Clinic or the Walk-in Clinic in Port Angeles or Sequim. If patients need to seek care at the Walk-In Clinic for COVID-related issues, they will see a provider and be evaluated; a provider visit will be billed. COVID tests are available at no cost to the patient at the Front Street Clinic.
If you need medical attention, please seek appropriate care with your primary care provider, one of our Walk-in Clinics or the emergency department.
If you have a known first-hand exposure to COVID-19 and do not have symptoms for five days, please utilize the OMC Front Street Clinic. Asymptomatic patients may park and go inside the clinic to be tested. Asymptomatic patients do not need to wait in the drive-thru line. You must be free of all symptoms of COVID-19 in order to enter the Front Street Clinic to be tested.
If you do not have symptoms and do not have a known first-hand exposure to COVID-19 then testing is not appropriate at this time. Please talk with your primary care provider about any concerns regarding COVID-19 and your health.
Updated June 30, 2022
Olympic Medical Center offers COVID-19 testing at the following locations:
Front Street Clinic
901 E. Front Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Front Street Clinic
901 E. Front Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Front Street Clinic
901 E. Front Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
On Wednesdays and Thursdays, testing for symptoms, exposure, travel and pre-op will be available at the Medical Office Building (907 Georgiana Street) in Port Angeles.
Individuals may enter the parking lot from Front Street or the alley between Front St. and Georgiana St. and use the drive through lanes for testing. No appointment is required.
The Walk-In Clinics no longer offers standalone COVID tests. If patients need to seek care at the Walk-In Clinic for COVID-related issues, they will see a provider and be evaluated; a provider visit will be billed.
As a reminder, the following COVID tests are available at no cost to the patient at the Front Street Clinic.
A standalone COVID-19 test is administered at no cost to the patient; however, if a patient has health insurance it will be billed. Additional services and treatments may be billed. Click here for information on financial assistance.
If you need medical attention, please seek appropriate care with your primary care provider, one of our Walk-in Clinics or the emergency department.
Free at-home COVID tests are available by visiting the following websites:
In addition to OMC’s drive-thru testing site, COVID-19 testing is available at the Walgreens location at 932 E. Front Street in Port Angeles.
Testing at Walgreens is available for individuals who are at least 3 years of age. A parent or legal guardian will need to accompany those receiving a test who are ages 3-18.
COVID-19 tests at Walgreens are provided at no cost to individuals with most insurance or government assistance.
For more information on Walgreens’ drive-thru testing options, visit https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing.
For more information on testing options in Clallam County, visit http://www.clallam.net/coronavirus/doc/HowtoGetested.pdf.
For a full list of testing options in the State of Washington, visit https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/TestingforCOVID19/TestingLocations.
When visiting Olympic Medical Center during this time, we want you to feel informed about what to expect well before you walk through the doors.
Effective January 19, 2022, hospital patients and OMP Clinic patients will be allowed up to one (1) visitor; requirements and exceptions apply. Olympic Medical Center is committed to providing a safe environment for our patients, staff, visitors and our community members. Please view our Visitor Guidelines page for details.
Updated March 14, 2022
The recent lifting of the indoor mask mandate in the State of Washington does not apply to healthcare settings.
Masks are still required of all individuals – patients, visitors and staff – in Olympic Medical Center and all OMC facilities. Masks continued to be required in all healthcare settings throughout the State of Washington.
For the safety of our community, all staff, providers, patients and visitors are required to mask when visiting an Olympic Medical Center facility, with the exemptions as noted:
Visitors who will not wear a face covering outside of these exemptions will be asked to leave the facility.
Patients and visitors are strongly encouraged to bring their own face masks, but masks will be provided if there is a need. Visit olympicmedical.org/face-mask for tips on how to put on and take off your face mask.
Updated January 7, 2022
Olympic Medical Center currently offers monoclonal antibodies to patients who have a provider referral and meet each of the following criteria:
Talk to your primary care provider about whether you should get monoclonal antibody treatment. Olympic Medical Center accepts referrals from providers throughout Clallam County.
How do monoclonal antibodies work?
Monoclonal antibodies are made in a laboratory and act like natural antibodies to fight infections by blocking the virus from entering your cells and making more virus.
Who should receive monoclonal antibody treatment?
Monoclonal antibody treatment is available at OMC for people who have tested positive for COVID-19, have symptoms that started within 7 days, and meet the criteria outlined above. These treatments are allowed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under an Emergency Use Authorization. Local availability can vary, dependent on continued supply to Olympic Medical Center.
Why should you receive monoclonal antibody treatment?
To jump start your immune system response and help your body fight COVID-19. Though clinical trials are still going, studies show less hospitalizations and emergency room visits, and a decrease in the amount of virus in an infected person’s blood.
Below you can find updated information and resources from national, state, and local health officials, in addition to information about gathering safely during the fall and winter months.
