HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A new emergency healthcare center is coming to Hutchinson. Xpress Wellness Urgent Care is an Oklahoma-based chain of small emergency medical centers for adults and children. The company also has clinics in Ottawa, Liberal, Andover, Great Bend and Dodge City. The urgent care company has 19 locations in all, along with a traveling staff. The new clinic will be located next to Chick-fil-A at 1808 E. 17th Ave.
The clinic treats non-life threatening injuries and patients do not need an appointment to visit. Patients can also check in online for faster service. The clinic will provide private exam rooms, a procedure room, treatment facilities along with radiology, diagnostic testing and EKG services. The clinic says it can be a cost effective alternative to an emergency room visit, but, again, does not deal with life threatening emergencies. The clinic can also provide allergy treatment and give out vaccinations.
Xpress Wellness Urgent Care is a private company led by Dr. Scott Williams. Dr. Williams graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He served as the Chief of Staff for Great Plains Regional Medical Center in Elk City, Oklahoma, and has been in family practice since 1999 with special interests in obstetrics and sports medicine.