MinuteClinic Opens Walk-in Medical Clinic Inside Norton CVS

MinuteClinic, the largest provider of retail-based medical clinics in the United States, has opened a new walk-in medical clinic inside the located at 35 W. Main St., Norton.

MinuteClinic now has four clinics in Bristol County, including a location in North Attleboro, and 29 clinics in Massachusetts.
 
“Since opening our first store-based clinic in Massachusetts in 2008, we have helped to expand access to high-quality, convenient and affordable care to thousands of residents who have visited us at convenient CVS/pharmacy locations near where they live and work,” said Andrew Sussman, M.D., president, MinuteClinic and senior vice president/associate chief medical officer, CVS Caremark Corporation.  “We are committed to making our innovative model of care part of Massachusetts’ efforts to broaden access to quality health services.”
 
MinuteClinic practitioners specialize in family health care and can diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for common family illnesses such as strep throat and ear, eye, sinus and bronchial infections. Minor wounds, abrasions and joint sprains are treated, and common vaccinations such as influenza, tetanus, pneumonia and Hepatitis A & B are available at most locations.

No appointments are required at MinuteClinic and most health insurance is accepted. For patients paying cash or credit, treatment prices are posted at each medical center and on www.minuteclinic.com. The cost for most treatment starts at $79.
 
MinuteClinic nurse practitioners use a software program that at the conclusion of each visit generates educational material, an invoice and a prescription (when clinically appropriate) for the patient, as well as a diagnostic record that can be sent via electronic health record, fax or mail to a primary care provider with patient permission.
 
MinuteClinic medical walk-in clinics in Massachusetts operate from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.