Staff report

Salem Regional Medical Center has introduced walk-in, urgent care services in North Jackson with the launch of SRMC Urgent Care-North Jackson. The service opened Sept. 15 at 10850 Mahoning Ave., which also houses SRMC Occupational Health.

The facility offers medical care for minor illnesses and injuries that do not require an emergency department visit. No appointment is needed.

“We’re excited to expand access to urgent health care for residents of the Greater North Jackson area and provide them with an option for immediate treatment near the places they live and work,” said Anita Hackstedde, M.D., SRMC president and CEO. “SRMC Urgent Care-North Jackson is a lower-cost alternative to the emergency room for those who need timely care for nonlife-threatening medical problems, but can’t wait for an appointment with their regular doctors.”

Supreet Dhaliwal, M.D., the urgent care’s medical director, said patients can be treated for a range of conditions, such as lacerations, sprains and strains; upper respiratory infections; sinus and ear infections; asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia; urinary tract infections; and allergic reactions, poison ivy and other rashes.

“We also treat skin / wound infections and insect bites and stings,” Dhaliwal said.

No emergency services are available at the location.

Walk-in hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Most health insurance plans are accepted, as well as self-pay options.

In addition to its urgent care facility, Salem Regional Medical Center began providing occupational health services at its North Jackson site in June.

For more information about either location, call 330-331-4966. A community open house will take place 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 14. Tours, giveaways and refreshments will be available.