HealthPartners launches new retail clinic in Woodbury

August 17, 2009

Minneapolis Minn. - The HealthPartners Medical Group announced today that it has opened a new retail clinic inside the HealthPartners Woodbury Clinic.

The new clinic, called QuickClinic, is designed to compete in the growing retail clinic market. It provides convenient walk-in diagnosis and treatment for a variety of minor conditions, such as colds and flu, headaches, skin problems, and urinary tract infections. The clinic also provides immunizations.

"QuickClinic offers high-quality, convenient care that is more affordable than Urgent Care or a regular visit to the doctor," said Ricky Flatz, director, HealthPartners Urgent Care. Visit prices range from $39 to $59 for patients paying out of pocket or a reduced co-pay for patients with insurance.

The clinic is staffed by a certified physician assistant or nurse practitioner who provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment under the supervision of a physician. If a patient arrives with a more serious medical condition, clinic staff will transfer the patient to the HealthPartners Urgent Care clinic also located at the Woodbury Clinic.

A physician is available for consultation by QuickClinic staff at all times, and to help coordinate care, HealthPartners clinic patients who use QuickClinic will have their electronic medical record automatically updated with information from their visit.

QuickClinic hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. QuickClinic accepts most insurance or cash.

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