Having a sick child is one of the worst things for a parent to go through, especially if your child is too young to describe where they hurt or what is wrong.
“We converted one of our exam rooms into a pediatric room,” said Kristen Yarmer, Xpress Wellness provider. “We wanted to create an atmosphere where kids not only felt comfortable, but could also be entertained while they wait. ”
“The new pediatric room features the three main characters from Disney’s movie Finding Nemo,” said Yarmer. “You can see them on the walls as you walk past the room down the hall. Once you are in the room, there is a surprise behind the door.”
“Moms have enough to worry about. Our goal is to help make their visit to the clinic a bit easier and provide some entertainment for kids while they receive care,” said Steven Hull, Chief Operating Officer at Xpress Wellness Urgent Care.
“It isn’t uncommon for parents to come through our doors worn out physically and emotionally from caring for their kids,” said Yarmer. “Having something to look at and do while they wait will help take their minds off the reason they are here.”
“This new room is an exciting step in our continued journey to provide quality care for children and families in our community,” said Xpress Wellness CEO Grant Asay. “We hope the pediatric room enhances the patient experience while our teams address the needs of families who want high-quality care in a child-friendly environment.”
From injuries to illness and other medical concerns, Xpress Wellness Urgent Care aims to treat immediate health care needs as quickly as possible to every member of the community.
“Xpress Wellness Urgent Care offers compassionate and affordable care without the ER price tag,” said Steven Hull, Chief Operating Officer at Xpress Wellness Urgent Care. “Maintaining the health and well-being of our community is our top priority.”
Xpress Wellness offers adults and children comprehensive medical care services for conditions such as the common cold, flu, sprains/strains, cuts/scrapes, allergies, infections, sports physicals, and much more. Onsite services, including computerized X-ray, lab testing and EKG, allow for quick point of care testing and rapid diagnosis.