(Batesville, IN) – Margaret Mary Health (MMH) will begin offering walk-in immediate care at the Health Center in Batesville on January 6.
The Health Center is located at 256 State Road 129 just south of the Southeastern Indiana YMCA and across from Gillman Home Center.
Immediate care provides prompt treatment for non-life-threatening conditions and minor injuries which require immediate attention but are not severe enough to warrant a visit to the emergency services department.
Examples of conditions treated in immediate care include ear infections, colds, the flu, coughs, rashes, minor fractures, sprains and cuts.
Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Immunizations may also be scheduled at MMH Health Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays by calling (812) 932-5105.
“By offering immediate care at this location, our goal is to provide patients with more affordable and convenient treatment options,” said Liz Leising, MMH President and CEO. “We hope this move helps redirect non-urgent cases from our emergency department, ensuring our ER staff can focus more time and resources on caring for those who are critically ill.”
Effective January 6, minor care will no longer be offered in MMH’s emergency department.
Patients who show up with non-urgent conditions will still be treated; however, emergency-level fees will apply.
