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laboratory services and cardiac testing. The facility's retail pharmacy, which is staffed with experienced pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, offers a complete inventory of medications at competitive prices. Over-the-counter medications and personal health care items are also available. "That's working out really well," says Dr. Spatz. "It's convenient for people visiting urgent care because the pharmacy shares the same extended hours." "This new model of care is significantly more convenient for patients who previously had to travel to and from multiple locations to receive various types of medical services," says Warren Wood, MD, President of Southcoast Physicians Group. "Having primary and specialty physicians in one location enhances communication and the overall delivery of care. Even more, the new center offers our patients and the community better access to medical specialists, the very latest diagnostic technology in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility, and a seven-day-a-week walk-in Urgent Care Center. This collaborative approach puts a greater emphasis on prevention and treating patients before they become critically ill." Dr. Spatz notes that the response f rom pat ient s proves t hat t he Southcoast Urgent Care Center is providing a valuable service to the community. "We have been busy since we opened — this reflects the need for this kind of service in the community," she says. To learn more about the services provided at Southcoast Urgent Care, please visit www.southcoast.org/urgentcare or call 508-973-2432. ■ Laboratory services are available to urgent care patients, with most results taking no more than 10 minutes. radiology services are located in the same facility, providing urgent care patients access to a wide variety of comprehensive outpatient testing in one convenient location. the center also includes a retail pharmacy that offers the community a complete inventory of medications at competitive prices. mdNews.Com ■ MD News Greater Boston |7

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