The SSM Health Express Clinics will be staffed by nurse practioners able to diagnose and treat walk-in patients with minor ailments. The clinics will operate seven days a week, including weekends.
Regional President of SSM Health James Bleicher, MD, told the Post-Dispatch the partnership with Walgreens will increase care access points to health system services.
The clinics will use the same EHR system as the health system, allowing nurses to view patients’ prior history and health information.
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