Dignity Well being Medical Group – Sequoia (DHMG – Sequoia) is happy to announce the enlargement of its Half Moon Bay main care clinic to incorporate pressing care companies and prolonged hours of operation. Beginning November 13, this pilot program will run for six months and goals to supply important pediatric and grownup pressing care companies to the group whereas gaining beneficial insights into the well being care wants of coastal residents.
With funding help from the County of San Mateo, the clinic will present pressing care companies to all group members, no matter their medical health insurance plan or protection. No affected person might be turned away based mostly on insurance coverage protection, together with those that are uninsured, and residents don’t have to be Dignity Well being sufferers to obtain care.
“We’re thrilled to supply these expanded companies to our group,” mentioned Marie President, MD, chief medical officer, Dignity Well being Medical Group – Sequoia. “This pilot program will enable us to supply handy and accessible in-person and digital same-day companies for widespread pressing medical points, whereas additionally gathering information to raised perceive the well being care wants of our coastal residents.”
Supervisor Ray Mueller, whose district consists of the Coastside, mentioned, “I’m grateful that the County Board of Supervisors authorized my request to fund this pressing care clinic pilot on the coast, particularly in gentle of the latest closure of the one ER within the space. This marks a major public well being victory for our group. Throughout this pilot, no affected person might be denied care attributable to lack of insurance coverage protection.”
The pilot same-day clinic will supply walk-in appointments:
- Wednesday by way of Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The clinic will deal with a variety of non-life-threatening medical points, together with:
- Ear and eye infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Chilly, flu, and different respiratory sicknesses
- Allergic reactions and bronchial asthma
- Cuts and burns
- Delicate fever
- Pores and skin circumstances reminiscent of rashes and bug bites
For emergencies, coastal residents ought to dial 9-1-1 or go to the closest emergency division. This consists of:
- Chest ache
- Shortness of breath
- New onset weak point (stroke signs)
- Critical accidents
DHMG – Sequoia Major Care Clinic in Half Moon Bay is positioned at 799 Fundamental St Ste D. Entry to the car parking zone is through Monte Vista Lane. The Pilot Pressing Care Clinic will open for sufferers Wednesday, Nov. 13. In-person and digital appointments will be scheduled by calling (650) 726-1200.
