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MedExpress Urgent Care clinics now in UPMC Health Plan network

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It’s Saturday evening and you are feeling sick. Your doctor’s office is closed. You know you don’t need emergency treatment, but you don’t want to wait until Monday. Now that MedExpress Urgent Care clinics are part of the UPMC Health Plan network, you no longer have to wait for care. 

MedExpress Urgent Care is a full-service, medical clinic offering professional treatment for injury and illness to all age groups. These clinics provide walk-in services for a defined range of health-related issues, including treatment of minor ailments, health screenings, and some adult vaccinations. However, MedExpress Urgent Care clinics are not designed to replace your personal care physician.

By including MedExpress Urgent Care clinics in the network, the Health Plan provides additional access to medical treatment at hours when your physician is not available. The convenience of these clinics may allow you to avoid an emergency room visit and may reduce some of your health care costs.

You don’t need an appointment or a referral before visiting a MedExpress Urgent Care clinic. You will be required to pay a copayment at the time of your visit. The amount will be the same as your plan’s copayment for a specialist visit.

Here are a few of the instances in which a MedExpress Urgent Care clinic can help you:

Illness

  • Colds, flu, and other viral illnesses
  • Bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma attacks 
  • Ear, throat, and sinus infections
  • Rashes, poison ivy, and allergic reactions
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration  


Injury

  • Fractures, sprains, strains, and dislocations
  • Minor surgical procedures
  • Wound repair, mole removal, and abscess drainage
  • Lacerations (cuts), abrasions (scrapes), and splinters 
  • Work-related injuries 


Other needs

  • Physicals: sports, employment
  • Immunizations and vaccinations
  • Flu and allergy shots
  • X-rays, lab tests, EKGs, and IV fluids all on-site