WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health
(NYSE: CVS) today announced it has opened the first MinuteClinic
locations in Washington.
MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinic inside CVS Pharmacy
stores, provides high-quality, affordable care for a wide variety
of acute, wellness and chronic disease care for patients ages 18
months and older, with expanded night and weekend hours and no
appointment necessary. MinuteClinic also provides options for
convenient telehealth visits.
"We're focused on helping increase access to high-quality,
affordable health care for people in the communities where they
live and work," said Sharon Vitti,
President, MinuteClinic. "We look forward to MinuteClinic being a
convenient resource for Washingtonians, both in-person and
virtually, as how people access care continues to
evolve."
The new MinuteClinic locations can be found inside a CVS
HealthHUB™ location, the company's new store format. CVS
HealthHUBs locations were developed to help people manage chronic
conditions more conveniently and affordably by improving the
overall patient experience and featuring a wide array of accessible
health and wellness products, clinical services and expertise.
MinuteClinic is staffed by nurse practitioners and physician
assistants who specialize in family health care and can diagnose,
treat and write prescriptions for common illnesses; treat wounds,
abrasions and sprains; and administer common vaccinations.
Prevention and wellness services offered at MinuteClinic include
screening and monitoring for diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood
pressure and high cholesterol, tuberculosis (TB) testing,
contraceptive care, motion sickness prevention and smoking
cessation. CVS HealthHUB locations also offer expanded services at
MinuteClinic such as annual diabetic exams, including retinopathy
screenings, end-to-end sleep apnea solutions and phlebotomy
services.
The new CVS HealthHUB locations can be found at:
- 11918 Airport Road, Everett,
WA 98204
- 531 Queen Anne Avenue, North Seattle,
WA 98109
- 18820 State Highway 305 NE, Poulsbo,
WA 98370
- 33520 21st Avenue SW, Federal Way,
WA 98023-2874
Patients can also access the high-quality services provided at
MinuteClinic virtually through E-Clinic or through a MinuteClinic
Video Visit from the comfort of their own home. Through the
E-Clinic option, patients connect virtually with a local
MinuteClinic provider via video conferencing using a mobile device
or computer. The visits are available from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested patients can request an E-Clinic
visit at minuteclinic.com.
At the conclusion of each MinuteClinic visit, patients receive
educational material, a prescription (when clinically appropriate)
and a visit summary. A copy of the diagnostic record can be sent
electronically, or by fax or mail, to a primary care provider with
patient permission. Most major health insurance is accepted at
MinuteClinic. For patients paying cash or credit, treatment prices
are posted at each clinic and online at www.minuteclinic.com.
CVS HealthHUB locations also feature an on-site Care Concierge
who can help educate customers about new service offerings,
navigate in-store services, and connect them to a team of health
care providers. Additionally, CVS HealthHUB locations include a
greater selection of health and wellness products and more
personalized support at CVS Pharmacy.
About CVS Health
CVS Health is the leading health
solutions company, delivering care in ways no one else can. We
reach more people and improve the health of communities across
America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly
300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000
physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and nurse practitioners. Wherever
and whenever people need us, we help them with their health –
whether that's managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with
their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness
services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the
health care system – and their personal health care – by improving
access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every
meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and
every day. Learn more at www.cvshealth.com.
Media contact
Mary
Gattuso
401-290-8078
Mary.Gattuso@CVSHealth.com
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