Ascension St. Vincent reopens Westside Crossing Walk-In Care - WEVV

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Ascension St. Vincent is expanding its Evansville footprint by reopening Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent-Westside Crossing Walk-In Care. 

It is located at 100 Rosenberger Avenue. 

Officials say patients will benefit from convenient care when their loved ones are not feeling well, or if they need an urgent medical opinion. 

We're told this will also include extended evening and weekend hours. 

The facility will provide on-site imaging and lab services.

Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent-Westside Crossing Walk-In Care will also provide occupational medicine services to help employers achieve a healthy and productive workplace by providing pre-employment screenings, physicals, and injury care focused on helping employees return to work.

A variety of health concerns will be able to be treated including: 

  • Allergies
  • Minor Animal or insect bites
  • Cuts that need stitches
  • Ear or eye infections
  • Fever
  • Minor burns
  • Severe sore throat or cough
  • Sinus or Upper respiratory infections
  • Skin infections
  • Sprains and strains
  • Urinary Tract infections

"We know an illness or injury can happen at any time, so our team is here and ready to help when the unexpected happens. By providing access to high-quality walk-in care close to home, we are demonstrating our commitment to caring for our communities," says Shelby Collins, Vice President of Ascension Medical Group. "We are grateful for the opportunity to support others when they need us most."

Patients will continue to have access to the immediate care option at Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent- Epworth Crossing Walk-In Care office in Newburgh. 

 

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