Wall Street Moves Higher With Walk-In Health Care

NEW YORK, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Walk-in access to high-quality health care arrives in the heart of New York's financial district this week, as the physicians of New York Walk-In Medical Group open their 10th DR Walk-In Medical Center in the new Duane Reade at 40 Wall Street.

For busy Wall Streeters, the clinic offers big dividends in convenience, affordability, and quality of care.  If a person's primary physician is not available, it is far less hassle to visit the nearby drugstore than to visit an emergency room for non-life-threatening medical problems.  DR Walk-In patients are typically seen by a doctor within 15 minutes.

In fact, the number of New Yorkers treated at DR Walk-In Medical Centers recently passed 100,000, according to Dr. Maggie Bertisch, MD, Medical Director for New York Walk-In Medical Group.  Patient satisfaction rates exceed 90 percent.

The DR Walk-In Medical Centers are staffed by licensed physicians who can take care of most common illnesses, minor injuries, lacerations, routine screenings, physical exams, vaccinations, and referrals to specialists.  After patients are treated, the doctors can refer them back to their local primary or specialty care physicians, maintaining continuity of care.  The facilities use electronic medical records to improve patient safety and coordination with other health care providers.

The medical practice is affiliated with Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, giving patients access to several of New York's top health care facilities.

"Our patients and customers have reacted very positively to the high-quality service and health care being provided through our drugstores," said Arun Patel, Pharmacy Administration Director of Duane Reade.  "In collaboration with Dr. Bertisch and her colleagues, we are focusing on making New Yorkers' lives a little easier."

The New York Walk-In Medical Group is managed by Consumer Health Services, Inc. (CHS), the premier provider of on-site, physician-directed consumer health centers.

The new site is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with no appointment necessary.  It accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare.  For more information about all 10 DR Walk-In Medical Care Centers in New York, including hours and locations, please visit www.drwalkin.com.

About Consumer Health Services

Consumer Health Services, Inc. (CHS) is the nation's premier manager of on-site consumer health centers, working with local doctors, nurses, and insurance companies to offer convenient, physician-directed care where people work, shop, and travel.  Major retailers like Duane Reade, hospitality companies and large employers are turning to CHS to launch and manage successful consumer health centers that deliver an exceptional customer experience.  To learn more, please visit www.chscorp.com.

SOURCE Consumer Health Services, Inc.