HCHS resumes Saturday clinics

Published by editor on Fri, 09/10/2021 - 5:13pm

Hancock County Health System (HCHS) Clinics will resume Saturday Clinic hours beginning September 11 for people who have a sudden illness or minor injury and need to see a provider right away.

HCHS Saturday Clinic hours are 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and alternate between two HCHS clinics:

•Britt Medical Clinic, 532 1st Street NW: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays of each month

•Garner Medical Clinic, 730 W 3rd: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month

To keep HCHS a safe environment to receive care, patients must call for an appointment. For everyone's convenience, one number can reach both the Britt and Garner clinics:  641-843-5050.

People with the following symptoms are appropriate to be treated at the HCHS Saturday Clinic:

Sprains,

Strains,

Mild asthma attacks,

Minor infections,

Small cuts,

Sore throats,

Rashes,

Urinary tract infections,

Respiratory infections.

When should a person go to an Emergency Department instead?

There are times when an emergency department is the most appropriate place to receive care. Go to the nearest emergency department or call 911 if you are experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency.