Wythe Physician Practices announced the opening of its first rapid care in Wytheville located at 1155 N. 4th St. Wytheville.
A ribbon cutting was held Thursday to mark the official transition of the facility.
“This is a momentous day for Wythe Physician Practices and we are very excited to open our first rapid care facility,” said Zane Perkins, Director of Physician Services of Wythe Physician Practices. “Our rapid care center is staffed by family nurse practitioners, Cassidy Hensley, FNP and Beth Dalton, FNP to meet the needs of patients, from the age of two to adults. We will offer onsite X-ray beginning in March of 2023.”
Services will include:
· Stitches and stitch removal
· Physicals
· Flu shots
· Vaccines
· Minor trauma and sports-related injuries
· Blood work
· Pre-employment physicals
· Workers comp
· COVID testing
· Sports physicals
“Rapid care centers provide easy access to quality healthcare for the times when primary care physicians’ offices are closed,” said Perkins. “Data shows the need and we are excited to provide this service to the communities of Wythe, Bland and surrounding counties.”
Urgent medical conditions are ones that are not considered emergencies, but still require care within 24 hours. Emergency Room visits are absolutely necessary for genuine emergencies, such as chest pain, serious head injuries and other severe traumas. But, minor injuries and illnesses can be treated in a rapid care setting.
“Patients do not need an appointment and can walk in at any time during regular business hours,” explains Perkins.
The Rapid Care is open Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information contact the office at 276.227.0375 or visit www.wythephysicianpractices.com
