Indian Land gets a new urgent care
New urgent care offers rapid COVID-19 tests
December 10, 2020 | Wilson
A new Atrium Health urgent care facility is now open in Indian Land. Atrium Health Urgent Care – Red Stone is located in RedStone Shopping Center off U.S. 521 and will be operating from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. seven days a week.
“We look forward to bringing expert urgent care services closer to home for our neighbors and patients in this area of South Carolina,” said Michael Staples, assistant vice president of Atrium Health Medical Group.
In addition to traditional urgent care services, several occupational medicine services will also be provided at the new facility, such as workers’ compensation services, drug screens, breath-alcohol testing, and tuberculosis screenings.
“Patients are eager for more accessible and convenient care options when they get sick, especially as we approach flu season amid the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. Chris Branner, specialty medical director, Urgent Care Services at Atrium Health. “Our urgent care locations offer extended hours, allowing patients more flexibility to be seen by a provider early in the morning or later in the evening – so they are able to receive the care they need, when they need it, on their schedule.”
The new location will also adhere strictly to system-wide "COVID-Safe" standards, such as rigorous cleaning protocols, advanced screening processes, social distancing regulations in waiting rooms, and separate areas for those suspected of having COVID-19. These standards have been put in place to ensure the facility is as safe as possible for all that need care.
Simultaneous testing for both flu and COVID-19 is also available at all Atrium Health urgent care locations, with a positive result known in as little as 5 minutes, and a negative result being known in up to 15 minutes.
Urgent Care VS Emergency Room
People suffering from a potentially life-threatening illness or injuries, such as head and spinal cord trauma, cardiac emergencies, abdominal trauma, or chest pain should always go to the emergency department or call 911. More often, patients can be treated for non-emergent illnesses and injuries at an urgent care location.
Atrium Health Urgent Care - Red Stone
9623 Redstone Drive, Suite 300
704-667-4840
atriumhealth.org
