Competitive Edge

Anybody who tuned in to WGIL radio at the right time recently learned everything they needed to know about OSF OnCall Urgent Care in Galesburg, IL. That’s because the facility’s manager was a guest on Galesburg Live, one of the station’s shows, talking about what makes urgent care a distinct environment. More to the point, she also spoke about OSF OnCall’s capabilities and of course their hours and location. She also shared a bit about …

With spring in full bloom and many communities still fighting to reinstate activities that were scaled down during the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the perfect time to reassert your urgent care operation as not just a dependable healthcare facility, but also a business entity eager to support local traditions. It might be Little League, the local garden club, or annual craft fairs, but surely there is something going on that you could lend support—and your …

The community in which your urgent care business operates is probably full of residents who drive past your front door many times a week. Maybe they’ve never noticed, or have been visiting your competitor down the road when they have same-day needs to see a healthcare provider. It’s just as likely that some members of that same community are struggling to make ends meet or to put food on the table—literally. Thanksgiving and the approaching …

After 2 years of restrictions and worries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, communities are gearing up for a relatively normal and less-stressed Halloween. The build-up could be an ideal opportunity for urgent care centers to demonstrate their eagerness to support families and local business communities. For one, Castleview Urgent Care in Price, UT is going to offer up its parking lot as the site of a community Trunk or Treat featuring “decorated cars, lots of …

Schools have nurses to ensure there’s a competent healthcare professional nearby for emergencies, but also as a resource for kids with diabetes, allergies, and the scrapes and bruises that invariably pop up from time to time. That may not necessarily be the case for summer camps, though. Recognizing this, Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care has teamed up with summer camps in New York and Connecticut this year. According to an article published by Long Island Business …

Residents in your area probably have multiple choices when they need to visit an urgent care center. And even if your advertising and marketing efforts get your facility on their radar, is that enough to distinguish you from the competitor two blocks over? Probably not. But what could differentiate your business from others is demonstrating that yours is a business that supports the community. One urgent care operator in Texas is doing just that by …

Patients with special needs may offer particular challenges for urgent care providers and front desk staff. Communication, for example, can be difficult when working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Recognizing this, Heavens Urgent Care in Apache Junction, AZ has ensured that every staff member be trained to “better identify, communicate, and treat patients who may be autistic and need adjustments to their clinical experience or treatment,” according to an article published by the Apache …

New Year’s resolutions to lose weight may be even more prevalent in 2022 than in years past, thanks to nearly 2 years of people feeling inhibited (or even banned) from hitting the gym during the pandemic. At the same time, many urgent care operators are still fighting to recover from hardships they suffered in the COVID-19 era. On the surface, it could seem like a great time to take a flyer on offering weight-loss services. …