January 2006

MedExpress Urgent Care Outgrows Wharf Clinic, Moves Operation

(Morgantown, WV; January 26, 2006)

MedExpress Urgent Care opened for business in September, 2001, in the historic Weiss building in the Wharf District of Morgantown. As with any new venture, there were no guarantees. Now, little more than four years later, continued support and approval of
MedExpress by Morgantown and surrounding communities has spurred growth that simply cannot be accommodated in the Weiss building any longer.

On Friday, January 27, MedExpress moved its clinic to a larger, improved facility that offers many convenient and complementary amenities for patients. Located on Don Knotts Blvd. between the Radisson and University Motors, one mile south of the entrance
to the Wharf District, the “new” MedExpress boasts of easy access at a lighted intersection, free parking, and being next to a pharmacy.

In 2002, MedExpress was awarded the “Best New Business” and “Best Interior Decor” awards by the Morgantown Chamber of Commerce. Maintaining its commitment to customer service and a welcoming environment, the new clinic supersedes the previous
decor and design in the Weiss Building. “The new MedExpress facility was specifically designed to improve patient flow to build on our already great reputation for providing great care fast,” said Medical Director, L. Victor Starcher II, M.D. He continued, “we think our patients will be very impressed with the facility.”

The clinic is located in the newest building erected on Morgantown’s emerging waterfront property. The building is owned and managed by Waterfront Partners, LLC. MedExpress provides urgent care services treating acute illnesses and injuries every day
from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. There are no appointments. Patients just walk in for illnesses like flu, colds, bronchitis, or pneumonia, and injuries such as strains, sprains, lacerations or other minor surgery needs.

MedExpress is equipped with on-site diagnostic capabilities and staffed by highly-trained physicians, nurses and technologists, many of whom have training in emergency medicine. MedExpress also provides other general health services, including adult immunizations, allergy shots and an array of physicals.

The facility houses a laboratory, EKG suite and X-ray department, staffed at all times by a certified radiologic technologist. On-site testing provides quick turnaround of results and eliminates the need for you to go elsewhere for common tests.

MedExpress accepts most insurance plans. The staff can assist in confirming your coverage.

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For more information, contact Sarah Lewis, Communications Coordinator, at: (304) 225-2500 or slewis@greatcarefast.com.

 

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