Quick, Convenient and Affordable – Health Express Urgent Care has You Covered

May is National Urgent Care Awareness Month, a time to recognize healthcare’s fastest growing segment and the significant role that urgent care centers play in providing accessible, non-emergency medical care to an estimated 122 million patients each year. 

Convenience, cost and access are the top reasons patients choose urgent care centers like Health Express, when injured or ill.

Part of South Shore Health system, Health Express’ six locations provide patients across the South Shore with quick, convenient and cost-effective medical care – no appointment needed. More than 80,000 patients received care at a Health Express office last year.

Beginning next month, patients can expect a more connected and seamless care experience as Health Express moves on to South Shore Health’s electronic health record system. 

By logging into their South Shore Health MyChart account, patients and their providers will have easy access to their Health Express medical records, including lab tests and X-ray results, vaccine history, prescription information and more. 

By using the new “On My Way” feature, patients can check current wait times at Health Express, choose a less busy location, and expedite the check-in process by entering their information before they arrive at the office.  

Here are six more things to know about Health Express urgent care.

It’s comprehensive care for a multitude of injuries and illnesses

At Health Express, our providers can treat a variety of injuries such as sprains, broken bones, cuts, lacerations and burns, as well as allergic reactions and illnesses like the flu, pneumonia, bronchitis and sinus or ear infections.

Our offices have onsite X-ray, EKG and laboratory services allowing testing for viral and bacterial infections such as COVID-19, streptococcus, and mononucleosis, and can prescribe medications, repair lacerations and provide splinting for fractures and sprains.

It’s quality care from qualified medical providers

You can feel confident about your care at Health Express, because all of our offices are staffed with medical professionals trained in emergency medicine, including board certified physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with extensive emergency room experience.

And because we are part of the South Shore Health, our providers can leverage the entire health system, to offer comprehensive patient care, order advanced imaging like ultrasound or CT scans and offer referrals to physicians and specialists directly within the health system.

It’s convenient, timely care

Health Express is a full-service, walk-in urgent care center, no appointments are needed.  We are open seven days a week at most locations, with evening hours Monday through Friday – after many primary care providers’ offices are closed. With six offices across the South Shore – including Abington, Braintree, Kingston, Pembroke, Plymouth, and Weymouth – there is a Health Express urgent care close to you.

It’s quick and efficient

Unlike busy hospital emergency rooms, where it may take hours to be seen by a provider, wait times are short at Health Express, with patients generally evaluated and treated in less than an hour. 

Our goal is to get patients in and out quickly, while providing quality care.

It’s more than just urgent care

In addition to treating urgent medical issues, Health Express provides occupational health services for area employers, including drug and alcohol testing and physicals, as well as department of transportation evaluations and forms for commercial drivers. We also offer summer camp and sports physicals for kids and teens.

It’s more affordable than an emergency room visit

Even with medical insurance, a visit to an emergency room can cost 10 times as much as an urgent care visit at Health Express.

Health Express is considered Tier 1, which is the lowest level of copay under insurance coverage. To determine your copay or coverage for urgent care, we suggest calling your medical insurance company prior to your visit.

Christopher Cannizzaro, PA-C is a physician assistant with Health Express. Learn more about urgent care and other services at Health Express. Find your nearest Health Express location. Sign up for South Shore Health MyChart.