Third Baptist Health Urgent Care location opens in Fort Smith

Baptist Health Urgent Care has opened a new center today in Fort Smith-Northside on Rogers Avenue, across from Walgreens.

“Whether it‚s a minor injury, vaccination, sports physicals or other wellness care, it‚s important for families to have a high-quality health care option that is comprehensive and affordable,” said Mike Dupuis, Vice President of Urgent Team Family of Urgent Care & Walk-in Centers. “Urgent care services are a fast, cost-effective option to replace the emergency room for non-life-threatening issues, or waiting to get an appointment with your physician.

When an illness or injury can‚t wait, Baptist Health Urgent Care‚s 12 locations offer family care, urgent care and occupational health services seven days a week with extended hours. For added convenience, walk-ins are welcome or patients can plan a same or next day visit online with Hold My Spot or reserve a Telemedicine visit. With onsite X-ray and lab tests, Baptist Health Urgent Care can treat patients with medical needs, such as: All of the 12 Baptist Health Urgent Care centers assist with a variety of non-life-threatening health conditions and injuries, including: Asthma and allergies Flu, colds, viral illnesses Bites, stings, allergic reactions Broken bones, sprains, strains COVID-19 testing and vaccination Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting Urinary tract infections Medically supervised weight loss Ear and eye injuries Skin conditions, including burns Stitches School, sports, wellness and DOT physicals Immunizations and vaccinations Occupational health services The centers are open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Most insurance plans, including TRICARE and VA, Medicare and Medicaid, as well as cash and credit card are accepted. ARKids requires a physician referral in advance of the visit.