SmartCare Family Medical Centers Partners With Kerr Drug Inc. To Bring Retail-Based Healthcare Option to the Carolinas
Posted on: Tuesday, 14 March 2006, 15:00 CST
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., March 14 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartCare Family Medical Centers and Kerr Drug Inc. have entered into an agreement to open medical centers in select Kerr Drug stores in North and South Carolina.
As part of the agreement, SmartCare Family Medical Centers will design, build and operate its medical centers within select Kerr Drug stores. The centers are scheduled to open during the second quarter of 2006 and will offer consumers in North and South Carolina a convenient complement to their important physician relationships.
With no appointment necessary and extended hours including weekends, SmartCare Family Medical Centers offer convenient, cost-effective and consumer-driven healthcare services for minor acute illnesses. Staffed by Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Certified Medical Assistants, SmartCare Centers treat common ailments such as sore throats, ear infections and seasonal allergies while also providing preventative services such as flu shots and other vaccines, school and employment physicals, and cholesterol screenings. Practitioners place a strong emphasis on wellness and the prevention of health issues.
"Kerr Drug is a terrific partner for SmartCare because they truly believe in furthering the concept of a community pharmacy," said Lawrence W. Hay, chief executive officer of SmartCare. "Kerr is already extending the traditional drug store mix, offering its customers and the medical community comprehensive, convenient health and wellness options. This agreement is yet another demonstration of their leadership in this area. It is a privilege to be associated with a company with such high regard for consumers' needs and commitment to complementing primary healthcare providers as Kerr Drug."
"We believe that retail-based medical centers are an important addition to traditional healthcare offerings. Customers deserve the convenience and consumer-focused experience of quality treatment for minor illnesses right in their neighborhoods," said Anthony N. Civello, president and chief executive officer of Kerr Drug. "We believe there is a real need for this type of care in North and South Carolina and chose SmartCare as our partner because of its dedication to making each visit comfortable, private and enjoyable for their guests."
About Kerr Drug Inc.
Kerr Drug is one of the most recognized and respected names in the chain drug industry. With its roots in the Carolinas and headquarters in Raleigh, Kerr Drug is taking the vision of community pharmacy farther than any other drug chain. The company has placed its future on its unique ability to provide patients, the medical community, and health plan sponsors, access to the most comprehensive and convenient health and wellness offering in the industry. With a mission to be the most comprehensive provider of pharmacy and related health care services, while continuing to be the most reliable provider of health related and convenience items, Kerr is currently providing services that far exceed the traditional drug store mix. For more information, visit http://www.kerrdrug.com/.
About SmartCare Family Medical Centers
SmartCare Family Medical Centers is a Colorado-based company that operates retail healthcare centers. Formed in 2004 by a group of medical and business professionals, SmartCare's mission is to "revolutionize healthcare delivery by providing convenient access to quality care by dedicated professionals focused on the everyday medical needs of families." With existing partnerships in place to build 150 centers in the near term, SmartCare has an aggressive growth plan to become a major national presence by the end of 2009.
SmartCare offers convenient, cost-effective and consumer-driven healthcare services for minor acute illnesses. SmartCare Centers treat common ailments such as sore throats, ear infections and seasonal allergies. SmartCare focuses on more than just minor ailments, however -- practitioners place a strong emphasis on wellness. A "remarkable" guest experience and prevention education are a part of every visit and centers are conveniently located with easy access to pharmacies. No appointment is necessary and centers offer extended hours, including evenings and weekends. SmartCare Centers accept most health insurance plans or self-pay. For more information, visit http://www.smartcarecenters.com/.
SmartCare Family Medical Centers
CONTACT: Media Contact: Sarah Johnson of Accent Public Relations forSmartCare, +1-303-417-6303, sarah@accent-pr.com
Web site: http://www.smartcarecenters.com/http://www.kerrdrug.com/
Source: PRNewswire
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