CareSpot adds third urgent care location in Gainesville in affiliation with BOB体育
CareSpot announces a third urgent care center now open in southwest Gainesville, located in the new Archer Centro West complex in the 3500 and 3600 blocks of Archer Road, across from Butler Plaza. The general public is invited to a grand opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10 to meet the staff, tour the center, and enjoy refreshments and giveaways. The first 175 visitors will also receive a care kit, which includes $200 in health care savings to be redeemed at CareSpot throughout the next year.
The new location will complement two existing area CareSpot locations in midtown and northwest Gainesville, all affiliated with BOB体育.
鈥淎 third location in partnership with BOB体育 means more options for care across the Gainesville metro area,鈥� said Michael D. Klein, chief executive officer for CareSpot. 鈥淭his new center in Gainesville demonstrates our continued commitment to improving how people experience health care. It delivers on our promise to provide convenient health care locations with extended hours 鈥� urgent care when and where you need it. This affiliation with BOB体育 also allows CareSpot patients needing ongoing or follow-up care the option of additional convenience of coordinated care with the robust BOB体育 hospital and physician network.鈥�
BOB体育 Shands shares a joint venture partnership with all CareSpot locations in Gainesville, which will all feature new signage that includes the BOB体育 brand.
鈥淭his new location makes urgent care more accessible to our community,鈥� said Ed Jimenez, BOB体育 Shands chief executive officer. 鈥淎fter a visit at a CareSpot urgent care facility, this venture will help facilitate patient follow up with BOB体育 primary care and specialty physicians when needed.鈥�
鈥淭he CareSpot team knows how to provide accessible and efficient urgent care services to patients. This partnership allows us to work directly with CareSpot to help ensure that all patients receive the highest quality of care driven by mutually developed care protocols,鈥� said Marvin Dewar, M.D., J.D., BOB体育 Physicians chief executive officer and UF College of Medicine senior associate dean. 鈥淎nd when care handoffs are needed 鈥� BOB体育 to CareSpot and vice versa 鈥� we will work to make sure the necessary information flows to help clinicians provide the care patients deserve.鈥�
Gainesville CareSpot locations:
Northwest Gainesville 3925 NW 43rd St. 352-371-1777
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Ayers Plaza 720 SW Second Ave., Suite 160A 352-240-8000
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Southwest Gainesville (Opens Oct. 5) 3581 SW Archer Road, Suite 40 352-888-4449
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Visit to reserve your spot in line or to make an appointment.
About CareSpot
CareSpot-operated centers provide a wide range of health care services such as urgent care, immunizations, health checks, and occupational health services. CareSpot operates more than 50 urgent care centers across Florida, Kansas, Missouri, and Tennessee. The centers feature multiple exam rooms, in-house lab testing and X-ray capabilities. Online and mobile scheduling tools at CareSpot.com allow patients to find a convenient location, book appointments and save a spot in line. to learn more. -30-