ALMCs Express Care is now open

Published 12:00 am Thursday, December 21, 2006

ALMC&8217;s Express Care, located in the north end of Northbridge Mall, is now open weekdays, evenings and Saturdays.

Express Care provides quick, convenient, affordable services to individuals with minor health care needs. Staffed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants, services at Express Care include treatment of strep throat, sinus infections, allergies, skin concerns, earaches and common colds and flu. A menu of diagnoses and the cost for each is posted. Both cash and most insurance plans are accepted.

&8220;Patients are requesting better access to medicine and we want this to be a convenience to them,&8221; said Tricia Dahl, ALMC Associate Clinic Administrator.

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With fees of approximately $50 and no appointment necessary, Express Care is another health care option in addition to clinic visits or Urgent Care. It is not intended to replace the care provided from a patient&8217;s regular doctor or medical provider. Express Care is not a substitute for preventive care.

Express Care&8217;s hours may expand as more staff is added. Patients must be 18 months or older, but most are children and people up to age 64.