Convenient Care Augusta Health Clinics offer low-cost Health Services Convenience and low cost. Those are the two driving forces behind Augusta Health’s latest venture: the Convenient Care Clinic, located in the Walmarts in Staunton and Waynesboro. Convenient Care Clinics treat minor illnesses and provide preventive healthcare in locations such as retail stores and supermarkets, says Phillip Worrell, Project Manager at Augusta Health. addressing the community’s needs by providing convenient and “We’re affordable healthcare,” says Worrell, who notes that 60 percent of convenient care clinic patients nationally don’t have their own primary care physicians—a barrier to getting regular care. is another avenue of healthcare.” “This The partnership between Augusta Health and Walmart is part of a nationwide initiative from the retail giant as they team up with local hospitals to offer low-cost, quality care without the wait, seven days a week (including nights and weekends). It’s also a way—in conjunction with Augusta Health Urgent Care facilities—to relieve overburdened emergency rooms. According to David Serle, Practice Administrator for Convenient Care Clinics at Augusta Health, the Walmart clinic is owned, operated and staffed by Augusta Health, from nurse practitioners—who see patients—to administrative assistants—who handle patient registration. Augusta Health also provides a medical director to oversee the clinic. For Reagan, FNP, one of two nurse practitioners caring for patients at the clinic, it’s a great opportunity to get to know the community and provide focused care. something I “It’s wouldn’t be able to experience somewhere else,” she says. All patients who visit the clinic will have a report generated, which is sent to their primary care provider to keep him or her in the loop. Patients who don’t have a primary care physician will be given a list of all primary care providers in the area, not just those from Augusta Health. Costs for Convenient Care vary by service, with routine get-well or preventive visits costing less than $65, and most less than $40. All costs are clearly posted, and Convenient Care will submit claims to your insurance company on your behalf. Some of the conditions treated and services provided at the clinic include: bladder infections • blood sugar testing • cholesterol screenings • dermatologic issues, including acne • flu • immunizations • insect bites and stings • minor wounds • poison ivy • routine physicals (including those for school and work) • sinus infections • sore throats •
Convenient Care Augusta Health Clinics offer low-cost Health Services Convenience and low cost. Those are the two driving forces behind Augusta Health’s latest venture: the Convenient Care Clinic, located in the Walmarts in Staunton and Waynesboro. Convenient Care Clinics treat minor illnesses and provide preventive healthcare in locations such as retail stores and supermarkets, says Phillip Worrell, Project Manager at Augusta Health. “We’re addressing the community’s needs by providing convenient and affordable healthcare,” says Worrell, who notes that 60 percent of convenient care clinic patients nationally don’t have their own primary care physicians—a barrier to getting regular care. “This is another avenue of healthcare.” The partnership between Augusta Health and Walmart is part of a nationwide initiative from the retail giant as they team up with local hospitals to offer low-cost, quality care without the wait, seven days a week (including nights and weekends). It’s also a way—in conjunction with Augusta Health Urgent Care facilities—to relieve overburdened emergency rooms. According to David Serle, Practice Administrator for Convenient Care Clinics at Augusta Health, the Walmart clinic is owned, operated and staffed by Augusta Health, from nurse practitioners—who see patients—to administrative assistants—who handle patient registration. Augusta Health also provides a medical director to oversee the clinic. For Reagan, FNP, one of two nurse practitioners caring for patients at the clinic, it’s a great opportunity to get to know the community and provide focused care. “It’s something I wouldn’t be able to experience somewhere else,” she says. All patients who visit the clinic will have a report generated, which is sent to their primary care provider to keep him or her in the loop. Patients who don’t have a primary care physician will be given a list of all primary care providers in the area, not just those from Augusta Health. Costs for Convenient Care vary by service, with routine get-well or preventive visits costing less than $65, and most less than $40. All costs are clearly posted, and Convenient Care will submit claims to your insurance company on your behalf. Some of the conditions treated and services provided at the clinic include: • bladder infections • blood sugar testing • cholesterol screenings • dermatologic issues, including acne • flu • immunizations • insect bites and stings • minor wounds • poison ivy • routine physicals (including those for school and work) • sinus infections • sore throats
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