CONCENTRA ADDS URGENT CARE SERVICES IN CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY
Expansion Eases Strain on Emergency Rooms, Provides Quality Affordable Care to Public

CINCINNATI, OH, November 24, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Concentra, a leader in the delivery of health care solutions, has recently added levels of urgent care service to all Concentra Medical Centers, including 4 locations throughout the Cincinnati/ N. Kentucky area. With this expansion, Concentra is currently the only health care organization with a national presence to offer urgent care services to the general public.

The addition of urgent care services in the Cincinnati/ N. Kentucky market is part of a national expansion through which all of Concentra's 324 medical centers now offer a level of urgent care service. Concentra Urgent Care serves the general public and treats a wide variety of common illnesses, including skin conditions, seasonal allergies, lacerations, fractures, sprains, and strains. Additional services include diagnostic tests, preventive screenings, physical exams, vaccinations, physical therapy, and more. The centers are staffed with physicians and medical providers experienced in urgent care cases as well as family practice and occupational medicine.

"The expansion of urgent care in the Cincinnati/ N. Kentucky area allows us the opportunity to provide skillful care to hundreds of patients, at times when their primary care physician may not be available, says Mark Kehres, MD, Concentra Area Medical Director. "We want to be there for patients. When a patient visits a Concentra Urgent Care Medical Center we will report back to his/her primary care physician as part of our commitment to provide exceptional patient care."

Dr. Kehres says that Concentra Urgent Care delivers a new option in the health care marketplace, offering expert medical care for injuries and illnesses that are urgent but not life threatening, and at times when a primary care physician may be unavailable. "Concentra understands the challenges facing health care in America, and is responding with solutions to make health care more accessible and affordable."

The expansion of urgent care supports Concentra's mission of improving America's health, one patient at a time. A study by Alicare Medical Management shows that up to 84 percent of patients waiting for treatment in hospital emergency rooms do not have medical emergencies. Their cases may be urgent, but not life threatening. A recent Blue Cross Blue Shield study shows emergency room costs can be up to 686 percent higher than the cost for the same level of quality medical care received at an urgent care facility.

Concentra accepts numerous national group health insurance plans, and is continuously adding plans as the company expands it services. A complete list of Concentra Medical Centers and center hours of operations is available on Concentra UrgentCare.com.

Concentra's four locations in the Cincinnati/ N. Kentucky market include:
1825 Airport Exchange Blvd., Ste 100
Erlanger, KY 41018
859-647-6228
7:00 am - 11:00 pm (Mon. - Fri.)
9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Sat.)

4623 Wesley Ave, Suite C
Cincinnati, OH 45212
513-841-1122
7:00 am - 7:00 pm (Mon. - Fri.)
9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Sat.)

10110 Toebben Drive
Independence, KY 41051
859-282-6060
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon. - Fri.)

2884 E. Kemper Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45241
513-771-2233
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon. - Fri.)

About Concentra
Concentra is a leading health care company focused on improving America's health, one patient at a time. Through its affiliated clinicians, the company provides occupational medicine, urgent care, physical therapy, and wellness services to workers and the general public from 324 medical centers in 41 states. In addition to these medical center locations, Concentra serves employers by providing a broad range of health advisory services and operating 264 on-site medical facilities. Through this complement of services, Concentra intends to raise the standard of health by putting individuals first, treating them with clinical excellence, and focusing on their ongoing wellness.

www.Concentra.com | www.ConcentraUrgentCare.com

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