SmartCare Centers Open First Locations in Kerr Drug Stores Today
Posted on: Monday, 7 August 2006, 09:00 CDT
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartCare Family Medical Centers is opening its first three centers in Kerr Drug locations today, bringing a new concept of consumer-driven, quality care to South Carolina communities.
"SmartCare is pleased to open its very first locations with Kerr Drug, a proven leader in creating access to a whole new level of convenient, quality healthcare for communities across the Carolinas," said Lawrence W. Hay, chief executive officer of SmartCare. "SmartCare Centers offer consumers no-appointment-necessary healthcare services, with extended day and weekend hours, that are a convenient complement to existing physician relationships."
SmartCare offers convenient, cost-effective care for basic health services such as flu shots and other immunizations, common ailments such as sore throats, ear infections and seasonal allergies, as well as school and employment physicals and cholesterol screenings. Each SmartCare Center is staffed by Nurse Practitioners and Certified Medical Assistants, with a physician on call at all times.
Centers will open in three Kerr Drug stores: in Charleston at 1804 Savannah Highway (Wappoo and Savannah Highway); in Johns Island at 2803 Maybank Highway (Maybank Highway and River Road); and in Hanahan at 1858 Remount Road (Remount Road and Yeamans Hall Road). Three additional SmartCare Centers are scheduled to open in Kerr Drug stores in North Carolina in September.
The South Carolina SmartCare openings coincide with the August observance of National Immunization Awareness Month and provide convenient, no- appointment-necessary access for back-to-school immunizations for children over the age of 12 months and adults.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommended standard immunization schedule, children should receive a series of vaccinations including: hepatitis A and B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), pneumococcal conjugate and influenza.
It is also recommended, and often required, that college students be vaccinated against meningococcal disease before attending college. Additionally, adults should receive vaccinations to prevent influenza, pneumococcal disease, tetanus and diphtheria.
SmartCare will offer complimentary bone density analyses, dermascans and body fat analyses, and $10 cholesterol screenings through Oct. 31. The offers are good while supplies last and are based on availability. Coupons for these complimentary and discounted services will be distributed via mail and at Kerr Drug stores and SmartCare Centers throughout the promotion.
For more information about SmartCare services, visit http://www.smartcarecenters.com/. For more information on vaccine recommendations, visit the National Partnership for Immunization Web site at http://www.partnersforimmunization.org/.
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 throughout the country. SmartCare was formed in 2004 by a group of medical and business professionals with the vision "To revolutionize the experience and delivery of healthcare" through a dedicated mission to "Establish SmartCare as the premier provider of specific scope retail healthcare by providing convenient access to quality care by dedicated professionals focused on the everyday medical needs of families." In addition to providing treatment for minor acute illnesses, blood tests, physicals and screenings, SmartCare's practitioners place a strong emphasis on wellness, quality of medical care and making guest education a part of every visit. No appointment is necessary, and centers offer extended hours, including evenings and weekends. SmartCare Centers accept most health insurance plans and self- pay. SmartCare has plans to open up to 1,050 centers within five years. For more information, visit http://www.smartcarecenters.com/.
SmartCare Family Medical Centers
CONTACT: Sarah Johnson for SmartCare Family Medical Centers,+1-303-417-6303, sarah@accent-pr.com
Web site: http://www.smartcarecenters.com/http://www.kerrdrug.com/http://www.partnersforimmunization.org/
Source: PRNewswire
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