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Stephens
Franek
Potts |
We often
have a plan when we go
about our busy day of
work, errands and
activities. However
things come up, plans
change, and occasionally
the
unexpected need for
medical care is suddenly
the focus of the moment.
Fortunately, LifeCare Medical Center now offers Convenience Care,
after-hours medical
attention for
non-emergency medical
conditions.
Convenience Care personnel Clyde Stephens, PA-C, Michelle Franek,
FNP-C,
and Debina Potts, FNP-C,
are familiar faces to
the community through
their
work at the Altru
clinics in Roseau,
Warroad, and Greenbush.
Jason Nupdal, FNP-C, of Hallock also serves on the Convenience Care
staff.
All physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, lab
and X-ray professionals
help to meet the
patient’s needs and make
sure appropriate care is
available.
Whether it’s for a persistent cough, sore throat, ear aches,
sprains, fever, or
backaches, this
after-hours care is a
sensible alternative to
an emergency room visit.
It also allows patients who otherwise would wait until morning or
through the weekend to
get started on treatment
sooner.
Patients are encouraged to talk to their health care insurance
representative about
Convenience Care payment
guidelines.
Most insurance companies cover Convenience Care, often at a lower
co-pay than an emergency
visit.
Convenience Care check-in is easy. Simply enter at the hospital
main entrance and
register at the LifeCare
admitting desk.
No appointment is necessary, and there is no need for the patient
to call
before arriving.
Patients are seen in the
order they arrive.
LifeCare began its Convenience Care in 2007 and has experienced
positive
feedback from those in
need of non-emergency
medical care.
Convenience Care is available 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday and on weekends
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.
As always, the LifeCare Emergency department is available 24 hours
a day,
7 days a week to treat
any medical condition. |
