On Aug. 24, 2020, the Quest Diagnostics Foundation announced a wide-ranging initiative to address and reduce health disparities in underserved communities, including those impacted by COVID-19. The multi-year initiative will provide a combination of donated testing services, education programs, partnerships, and financial support.

The initiative will focus on serving people of color, elderly and homeless populations in locations throughout the U.S. The company and the Quest Foundation will partner with FQHCs, long term care facilities, schools and universities, community organizations and others to find new ways to address health disparities. 

The initiative aims to:

• Close gaps in COVID-19 testing availability
• Address key social determinants of health that, in the past, have limited access to testing and better health in some communities
• Enable long-term impact in communities
• Drive awareness and education on the importance of appropriate diagnostic testing for health and wellness

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