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Mayo Clinic Health System on Thursday announced it will close the Express Care locations at the Hy-Vee grocery stores in Albert Lea and Austin at the end of July as the lease agreement at both locations concludes.

The last day of patient care activity at these locations will be July 27.  

“We are dedicated to providing the best care to our patients,” said Robert Albright Jr., regional physician lead with Mayo Clinic Health System  in southeast Minnesota, in a press release. “We continuously evaluate our services to ensure we are meeting the evolving needs of our patients. This decision was made after carefully considering long-term needs and the value of integrating these locations into our on-site MCHS Austin and Albert Lea clinical practices. We are grateful for our collaborations with Hy-Vee over the years, and we appreciate their ongoing support throughout our communities.” 

According to the release, the Mayo staff at the Hy-Vee sites will transition into on-site roles at the locations in Albert Lea and Austin, helping to expand patient access and strengthen staff plans. 

Patients who have utilized the Express Care clinics will continue to have access to care at Mayo Clinic Health System, including appointments with their primary care clinician.

Appointments with regular primary care clinicians can be scheduled for ongoing care and preventive services via the patient portal or by calling 507-668-2121 in Albert Lea. 

Primary Care On Demand is also available, which allows people to connect virtually with a primary care physician 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year from the comfort of your home.