OMNI Healthcare begins new COVID-19 immunity testing at its Melbourne COVID-19 drive-through testing facility.

The new Covid-19 test is a serological enzyme linked immunosorbent assay that checks for the presence of antibodies against the virus. A positive result indicates that a person has been previously infected and under most circumstances is immune to re-infection. It can be performed on blood obtained from a finger stick. Test results are available with minutes.

OMNI’s drive-through testing center is located at 1344 S. Apollo Blvd in Melbourne. Unlike the testing for the Cornavirus (using a test performed by RT-PCR from a nasopharyngeal swab or sputum) rolled out earlier last week, the new immunity tests indicate who has been previously infected and has antibodies to fight the coronavirus infection. Only patients previously tested for the virus will be eligible for the finger test. Patients will be given the option of being tested for the virus and the antibody if they meet eligibility criteria.

Patients interested in being tested can make appointments by calling (321) 802-5515 or emailing covid@omnihealthcare.com. Our staff is working tirelessly seven days a week to answer every call, reply to all emails and return calls left in voicemail. We appreciate your patience.

The Melbourne test collecting facility operates daily from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Testing will be billed to third party payers. Patients without insurance will be charged $100 for immunity testing. Once someone is determined to be immune and determined to be free of the COVID-19 virus, the current consensus is that they are no longer infectious, are immune from re-infection, and can stop social distancing.

OMNI Healthcare in Melbourne now serves as COVID-19 drive-through test collection facility.

Patients pre-screened for COVID-19 are eligible for testing.

OMNI Healthcare at 1344 S. Apollo Blvd in Melbourne is now designated as a drive-through test collection site for COVID-19. Patients can be pre-screened and pre-register by calling (321) 802-5515 or emailing covid@omnihealthcare.com. Those patients meeting eligibility criteria based on OMNI Healthcare’s guidelines are eligible for a nasopharyngeal swab collection at OMNI’s facility in Melbourne. Eligibility requirements include first responders, anyone with minimal symptoms of a cough or low grade fever, age over 45 with one chronic illness or anyone over the age of 60.

PRE-QUALIFICATION IS REQUIRED. To register for a COVID-19 nasal swab test, Call (321) 802-5515 to be screened and potentially qualified. Once registered and authorized for collection, patients will retrieve their nasal swab kit at the Melbourne drive-through location. Physicians will be on-hand to administer the test. Once the administration of the test is complete, it will be processed using the RT-PCR test approved by the FDA.

An OMNI Healthcare physician will review the results with each patient via Telehealth (virtual) services and provide next steps.

The Melbourne test collecting facility will begin operating on Tuesday, April 7th at 8am and run daily thereafter from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. For more information about OMNI Healthcare’s drive-through test collection facility in Melbourne and possible other sites, please refer to www.COVID19testbrevard.com.

TeleHealth is Now at OMNI Healthcare

OMNI Healthcare is now able to offer you an opportunity to connect with a physician through our telehealth (virtual) program. Telehealth practices use live or real time video and sound to connect you with your physician while you are at another location. The telehealth appointment is as private as if you were in the physicians’ office. We use secure software to connect you to the physician. To connect, you need a smartphone, PC or tablet with a working microphone and camera. It is essential we can see and hear each other during the appointment so the physician can adequately discuss your diagnosis and treatment plans with you.

Telehealth can be used for the following services:

1) Patients with existing conditions needing an appointment with the physician for medication refill and review current healthcare plan.

2) Patients who are sick and need their symptoms reviewed with a physician.

3) Patients needing an annual checkup (at the discretion of their provider).

For questions regarding our telehealth program or to schedule your virtual appointment, please contact your OMNI Healthcare physician today. Visit our website at www.OMNIHealthcare.com.

OMNI Healthcare welcomes nine new medical professionals!

Teresa Imperiale-Westerfield, APRN is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner in Family Health. She received her nursing degree from Dutchess Community College in New York and Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Pace University in Pleasantville, NY. Teresa Imperiale-Westerfield is a member of the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

Giselle Rios, APRN received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida and Master’s of Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from Maryville University, St. Louis, MO. Giselle graduated with honors and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Giselle completed her clinical experience at Indian River Medical Office and Parrish Medical Center working with women’s health and pediatrics. She has experience in national cardiac and stroke care standards and is proficient in neonatal and maternal postpartum care.

Dr. Kestia Celestin completed her medical degree from Universite d’etat d’Haiti, in Port-au-Prince and family medicine residency at Mid-Hudson Family Practice in Kingston, NY. Dr. Celestin has over 10 years of outpatient experience treating a wide range of medical conditions. She brings expertise on procedures such as joint injections and sutures. She is compassionate, thorough and efficient in developing individualized plans of care for every patient.

Dr. Seth Lipka graduated Magna Cum Laude with a major in chemistry from Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO. He completed his medical degree from American University of the Caribbean, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles and residency in internal medicine at Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, New York. He specialized in gastroenterology and completed his fellowship at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition in Tampa.

Dr. Ronald V. Trout, is a family physician with over 30 years’ experience serving south Brevard, has joined OMNI Healthcare and is now accepting new patients including former Health First patients. He specializes in gynecology, dermatology, pediatrics and geriatrics.

Dr. Erin Mariano, Dr. Mariano received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Florida State University in Exercise Physiology and her medical degree from FSU’s College of Medicine. Dr. Mariano completed her residency at Louisiana State University Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center in Shreveport. She remained in the southeast to complete her fellowship training at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, AL.

Susan Glatter, Susan is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, certified diabetes educator and clinical densitometrist. She applied her experience and knowledge in the medical management and education of patients with osteoporosis, diabetes, thyroid disease and various other endocrinology disorders to develop programs with the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the American Diabetes Association.

Dr. Uzma Malik, is board-certified in Radiation Oncology in the United States and Canada. She completed her medical degree from The Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and internship at the university’s hospital. She specialized in radiation oncology completing her residency at the University of Western Ontario, Victoria Hospital, London, Canada. Dr. Malik’s expertise and passion in the field was recognized by the International Association of Oncologists naming her one of the Top Oncologists.

 

Dr. Lizabeth Saint-Hilaire, is a board-certified Pediatrician with a special interest in disease prevention and management. She earned her medical degree from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, and received the 2012 Pediatrics Award for outstanding performance. Dr. Saint-Hilaire is a fellow of the American Board of Pediatrics and is fluent in English and Spanish.

   

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