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For Immediate Release: August 14, 2007 Contact: Eddie Owens, United Supermarkets (806-791-8107)
Cindy Veigel, Family Medicine Center (806-655-2104)
Announce In-Store Clinic Partnership
AMARILLO – United Supermarkets and Family Medicine Centers are joining forces to offer a new, cutting-edge service in a United store in Amarillo beginning next month.
“Living Well ExpressCare” will offer primary medical services to store guests at United’s 45th and Bell location beginning Saturday, September 1.
The clinic will be located next to the pharmacy, allowing patients to get their prescriptions filled immediately at the same location.
Similar facilities also are under construction in two United stores in Lubbock, as well as the new Market Street store being built in Frisco, near Dallas.“Not only does this partnership provide guests at our 45th and Bell store with convenient, quality health care, we believe it also will allow us to focus attention on the wellness and nutrition products and services available in our stores.”
The Amarillo and Lubbock facilities will be the first in-store health clinics in West Texas. There are an estimated 425 clinics in operation in the U.S. today, but only about 20 percent of those are located in supermarkets.
“We are extremely pleased to be partnering with Family Medicine Centers in this innovative retail endeavor,” said Mark Yowell, Specialty Division vice president of United Supermarkets, L.L.C. “The need for accessible, affordable, high-quality health care in our country has never been greater, as studies indicate that nearly a third of the U.S. population does not have a family physician.More information on the two companies can be found at www.unitedtexas.com and www.fmc-clinics.com.
The facility will be open seven days a week, maintaining operating hours similar to those of the store’s pharmacy. It will be staffed by a licensed nurse practitioner or physician assistant under the supervision of a licensed physician.
The clinic will offer medical services, including treatment of sore throat, ear/sinus infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, skin irritations and seasonal allergies. Other available services will include tuberculosis testing, pregnancy testing and basic physicals including vaccinations for children over two years of age. Flu and pneumonia vaccinations will be available at the pharmacy.
No appointment will be necessary, and most insurance will be accepted.
“Family Medicine Centers and United both have a strong history of bringing innovative services to Amarillo, and I am proud of our collaboration on Living Well ExpressCare,” said Mike Hughes, president of FMC. “Through this service, United and FMC will be able to continue the tradition of both our organizations being able to provide unparalleled service to patients and customers.
“It is our desire that Living Well ExpressCare will provide a unique health care option to help United guests enjoy a healthier life,” Hughes added. “FMC is proud of the opportunity to work with United Supermarkets to develop this service.”
United Supermarkets, L.L.C., is a Texas-based, family-owned retail grocery chain with stores in 26 markets throughout north and west Texas. Headquartered in Lubbock, United operates 46 stores – including seven in Amarillo – under three distinct formats: United Supermarkets, Market Street and Super Mercado.
Family Medicine Centers manages primary-care facilities in Amarillo, Canyon and Pampa.
