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MedExpress Opens Neighborhood Clinic in Linden, N.J. on March 21

The new neighborhood medical center makes it easier for people to access quality health care close to where they live and work

LINDEN, N.J. (March 20, 2018) – MedExpress Urgent Care, a neighborhood health care provider, will open a new neighborhood medical center in Linden Wednesday, Mar. 21, at 415 W. Saint Georges Ave. The new center will offer free Winter Well Kits, which include cold and flu supplies, while supplies last, to help the community stay healthy this flu season.


“Our new center in Linden affirms our commitment to ensuring local patients, families and employees have access to patient-centered care that meets their needs and busy schedules,” said Bobby Hingorani, New Jersey area manager, MedExpress. “We look forward to opening our new Linden location and to providing high-quality, convenient and affordable care to the community – one patient at a time.”


The center in Linden will care for people of all ages, providing urgent care, employer health services and basic wellness and prevention services. Walk-in treatment is available for everyday illness and injury – including treatment for common winter ailments such as colds, flu, ear infections, upper respiratory infections, bronchitis and strep throat – as well as more advanced services including X-rays, IVs, labs, minor surgery, stitches and treatment for broken bones, sprains and strains. Local employers can use MedExpress for employer health services that include workers’ compensation, injury care, pre- and ongoing employment screenings, physicals and regulatory exams. Basic wellness and prevention services available include sports physicals, routine physicals and immunizations to help Linden residents maintain good health and well-being.

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The Linden center will have multiple exam rooms, a procedure room and an X-ray suite. The center will be open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with no appointment necessary. MedExpress accepts all major insurance plans and offers affordable pricing for those without insurance. The center will be staffed by a full medical team that includes medical providers, nurses, radiologic technologists and customer service representatives. As a community health care partner, MedExpress believes strongly in the importance of working with fellow community health care providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. When necessary, MedExpress can help refer patients within the broader health care system, including referrals to specialists, primary care physicians and hospitals.

MedExpress has nearly 250 centers in 19 states with plans to open a new center in Ewing this summer. For a full list of health care services and locations, visit medexpress.com.

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About MedExpress
MedExpress, in partnership with Optum, is a neighborhood medical center committed to delivering high-quality, convenient, and affordable walk-in care. We offer urgent care, employer health services, and basic wellness and prevention services to help ensure families and employers have access to patient-centric care when they need it. Each of our nearly 6,000 health care and customer service professionals focus on transforming health care delivery – one patient at a time. For career opportunities or to learn more, visit medexpress.com or connect with MedExpress on Facebook and Twitter @MedExpress and @LifeatME.


Contact
Ellen Dietrick, MedExpress
ellen.dietrick@medexpress.com
724-597-6281

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