University Hospitals is expanding its network of urgent care clinics in Northeast Ohio to meet a growing demand for convenient, accessible healthcare. As part of a trend known as "retail healthcare," UH aims to move care for non-emergent health issues out of hospitals and into areas closer to where people live and work.
By 2026, it plans to establish 36 new urgent centers in high-traffic retail locations across Northeast Ohio. The project started in 2023, and the 21st site opened in October in Parma.
These new clinics offer extended hours and online booking, making them a more convenient option for those who can't get an immediate appointment with a primary care doctor.
Guests:
- Lee Resnick, MD, President & Chief Growth Officer, WellStreet Urgent Care
- Rick Cicero, Vice President, University Hospitals Strategy & Partnerships
- Carol M. Musil, Ph.D., Dean, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
- Shefali Mahesh, MD, Chair of Pediatrics, Akron Children's Hospital
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