Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Urgent Care Centers expand access to the Beaumont Network of facilities and providers
Beaumont Health and WellStreet will open their 13th urgent care facility at 30955 Woodward Ave., inside the Woodward Corners by Beaumont development in Royal Oak on Thursday, Aug. 15. Through 2020, the Beaumont Network will expand with up to 30 urgent care centers throughout Southeast Michigan.
“I’m pleased with the progress we have made to create a network of 30 urgent care centers in Metro Detroit,” said Carolyn Wilson, chief operating officer, Beaumont Health. “We’re committed to making care more accessible and convenient for our patients. The community has embraced the urgent cares we have already opened, and we are looking forward to serving more patients at our Woodward Corners location. This is our largest facility to date and will serve as our flagship location.”
The new Beaumont Urgent Care centers allow patients to access providers and facilities in the Beaumont Network quickly for minor injuries and illnesses at a reduced cost compared to an emergency room visit. Patients receive fast, efficient care. Expanded services like an in-house lab, X-ray and fiberglass splinting are also available.
“Beaumont is working with WellStreet, a company experienced with running patient-focused urgent care centers. We are serving patients and families by providing quality care on their terms, with easy access at lower cost,” Dr. Bernice Sessa, medical director of Beaumont Urgent Care, said.
While services are not limited to Beaumont patients, the medical team at Beaumont Urgent Care centers can access the Beaumont Network electronic medical record to help doctors and nurses provide coordinated care. Patients are also encouraged to find a primary care physician, and staff can assist with coordinating necessary care for patients and physicians.
WellStreet’s CEO, Ron Lavater added, “Beaumont Urgent Care Center’s talented providers and staff are focused on the patient’s experience. It is our goal to have patients in and out of our centers within an hour or less. We are thrilled to serve the communities in our new locations.”
Beaumont urgent cares facilities are open seven-days-a-week, including holidays. The following centers are now open:
- Allen Park, 15606 Southfield Road
- Farmington Hills, 29263 Orchard Lake Road
- Garden City, 6200 Middlebelt Road
- Grosse Pointe Farms, 18700 Mack Ave.
- Macomb, 15959 Hall Road, Suite 104
- Novi, 43535 Grand River Ave.
- Shelby Township, 56293 Van Dyke Ave.
- St. Clair Shores, 25631 Little Mack Ave., Suite 104
- Taylor, 9870 Telegraph Road
- Troy, 2078 East Big Beaver, Road
- West Bloomfield, 6900 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100
- Woodhaven, 18930 West Road
The soon to open 5,400-square-foot Woodward Corners facility features:
- eight exam rooms
- two procedure rooms
- laboratory
- X-ray suite
Weekend and evening hours will provide area residents greater convenience and accessibility. It will also allow recently hospitalized patients an opportunity for earlier evaluation and intervention should problems arise after hours. This easy access can reduce hospital readmission rates and decrease health care costs for patients and employers.
Urgent care centers are most appropriate for:
- cough, cold or sore throat
- rashes or skin irritations
- fever or flu-like symptoms
- minor lacerations
- minor orthopedic injuries
- mild intestinal illnesses
Patients experiencing signs of a heart attack, stroke or other serious symptoms should go directly to an emergency room. Always call 911 or go to an emergency room if you are experiencing severe or life-threatening medical symptoms. Visit www.beaumont.org/where-to-go for more information.
To learn more about Beaumont Urgent Care, visit www.BeaumontUrgentCare.com to view a list of current and upcoming locations.