Baptist Health Opens Express Care in Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne, Fla. – March 20, 2017 – Adults and children with minor illnesses and injuries now have a faster, lower-cost option when needing medical care at the new Baptist Health Express Care, located at 240 Crandon Boulevard.

The Baptist Health Express Care is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and walk-ins are welcome – no appointment is necessary. Prices of services are provided before treatment. Care is provided by graduate-level advanced registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants and a team of clinical support staff well qualified to treat most minor illnesses and injuries. Residents can call 786-595-8250 for more information.

“We were the pioneers in creating urgent care centers nearly 20 years ago. We are confident that our new Express Care center will mirror the same high patient satisfaction,” said Patricia Rosello, CEO, Baptist Outpatient Services.

Reasons to Visit:
– Common cold and flu
– Fever
– Earache
– Sore throat
– Simple strains and sprains
– Minor cuts and wounds
– Non-severe asthma attacks
– Painful or burning urination
– Rashes and minor allergic reactions

When it’s chest pain or a possible heart attack, severe injury or another life-threatening problem, call 911 or head to the nearest hospital emergency room.

“Our team of medical professionals is providing top-quality care for people of all ages who come to us with minor injuries and illness. We welcome all to walk in for a quick diagnosis and walk out in many cases with your medication in hand,” said Luis Bellmas, vice president, Baptist Outpatient Services.

Baptist Health has plans to open additional Express Care locations in the near future in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with seven hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), nearly 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has approximately 16,000 employees and 2,400 affiliated physicians. Baptist Health South Florida has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.

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