STEUBENVILLE — Trinity Health System has expanded the availability of the Community Wellness Program laboratory testing at its outpatient sites to allow for true “walk-in” options.

Since the Community Wellness Program’s implementation, testing was only available on specific days of each month. Now, patients can obtain these tests anytime during business hours at most of the draw sites.

“Trinity Health System’s Community Wellness Program blood draws are an opportunity for those within our community to obtain screening lab work to detect early signs of health problems and to monitor treatment of known problems without an order from their physician,” said Theresa Clark, market director of Laboratory Services at Trinity Health System.

Clark said the feedback from patients has been overwhelmingly positive, with many citing the affordability and convenience of the Community Wellness Program as most beneficial.

“Trinity Health System is committed to improving the health of those we serve,” Clark said. “This program provides our community an alternative option for obtaining a blood screening on a walk–in basis. The results are available in a timely manner and are sent directly to the patient’s home so that they can be shared with their provider.”

The Community Wellness Program laboratory testing is available during business hours at the following sites:

∫ ExpressClinic — 82424 Cadiz–Jewett Road, Cadiz — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Friday;

∫ Medical Plaza — 106 Plaza Drive, St. Clairsville — 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday–Friday;

∫ Trinity Medical Center West — 4000 Johnson Road, Steubenville — 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday–Friday and 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday–Sunday;

∫ Trinity Twin City Medical Center — 819 N. First St., Dennison — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday–Friday;

∫ Tri State Plaza — 4232 Mall Drive, Steubenville — 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday–Friday;

∫ Toronto Family Care Center — 1800 Franklin Ave., Toronto, Ohio — 8 a.m. to noon Monday–Thursday.

This Community Wellness Program gives patients the opportunity to have a group of blood tests performed without a physician’s written order. Testing is not meant to be a substitute for regular medical care.