Beginning July 9, there will be a new way for residents to access urgent care services at Ascension Providence Health System in Washington, D.C.
The Urgent Care Center will provide treatment for a wide range of common, non-emergency illnesses – from treating those suffering from the flu, strep throat, or asthma, to the treatment of sprains, strains, and broken bones, along with offering vaccinations, radiology and other lab services.
“Providence will continue to work toward meeting patient needs and addressing the social factors that influence a person’s health,” said Tamarah Duperval-Brownlee, MD, MPH, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Providence Health System and Chief Community Impact Officer, Ascension. “We look forward to serving our community by offering another way to access convenient, immediate medical care.”
The Urgent Care Center is just one part of Providence’s strategy to address unmet health needs of residents through its healthy village vision to create a community of healthcare and non-healthcare partners supporting the whole person and their well-being.
A 2016 District of Columbia Community Health Needs Assessment found that 23.8 percent of adults did not have an identified primary care provider. It also found that 10 percent of District residents reported delays in getting medical care because they could not get a timely appointment. Providing urgent care services will help address these specific issues.
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