Concentra is taking part in the first annual Urgent Care Awareness Week, November 10-14. Established by the Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA), Urgent Care Awareness Week is designed to educate the public about the importance of urgent care and how urgent care can serve the health care needs of most families.

Concentra supports the mission of the UCAOA, offering levels of urgent care service at nearly all its 321 national medical centers. Clinicians with Concentra Urgent Care deliver quality and efficient medical care to the general public while treating a wide variety of common illnesses, including skin conditions, seasonal allergies, lacerations, fractures, sprains, and strains. With over-crowded emergency rooms and rising health care costs, Concentra Urgent Care offers the same level of medical care to patients with non-life threatening emergencies at a fraction of the cost along with the comfort and service typically found in a primary care physician’s office.

“Urgent care is gaining acceptance among consumers based on extended evening and weekend hours, transparent pricing, and non-scheduled walk-in care for minor illnesses and injuries,” said Bill Lewis, M.D., Concentra Senior Vice President of Medical Operations. “As we expand our urgent care offering, Concentra looks forward to leading the way in improving the accessibility and affordability of episodic health care services.”

Employers and payers can also realize exceptional benefits from the use of urgent care facilities. Urgent care facilities can deliver medical treatment to patients in a shorter amount of time and at a significantly reduced cost, creating improved workforce productivity for employers and overall savings for payers. To help improve patients’ long-term health and provide the greatest return on investment, Concentra Urgent Care also offers health and wellness services, including diagnostic tests, preventive screenings, physical exams, and vaccinations.

Committed to advancing the role of urgent care, Concentra launched its urgent care service in 2006 and expanded its urgent care offerings to nearly all 321 Concentra Medical Centers in 2007. As a leader in health care services, Concentra has been at the forefront of the health industry, delivering proven solutions in and out of its medical centers. By making quality health care services accessible and affordable, Concentra Urgent Care furthers the company’s mission of improving the health of America, one patient at a time.

To learn more about Concentra Urgent Care, a complete list of accepted insurance plans, or to find a Concentra location, visit ConcentraUrgentCare.com. To learn more about the Urgent Care Association of America, visit www.ucaoa.org.