Prompt Care

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Occupational

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Occupational HealthWe also provide convenient, comprehensive,efficient and cost-effective health care forarea employers and their employees. Healthand safety of individuals in the workplaceis critical to successful businesses in ourcommunity. Employers receive prompt evaluation of injured workers with attentionto the safe, rapid return of employees totheir work environment. Our occupationalhealth services include:

n Minor injury treatment

n Pre-placement physicals

n Post-offer physicals

n Annual physicals

n Medical Surveillance Physicals

n DOT Physicals

n Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations

n Drug and alcohol testing

n Physician consultation

n Laboratory work

n Vision testing

n X-ray

n Electrocardiographs

n Pulmonary function testing

n Retail pharmacy

UHCS Prompt Care/Occupational Health –Evans

Suite 101, 447 North Belair Road

Evans, GA 30809

706/854-2222

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

UHCS Occupational HealthSouth Richmond County

Suite 105, 3121 Peach Orchard Road

Augusta, GA 30906

706/792-5002

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

www.universityhealth.org

How quickly can I expect to be seen?It is our goal to see and treat patients asquickly as possible. However, during peakhours of operation and when acute patientsare being treated, wait times may be longerthan usual. Patients with extreme situations(cardiac problems, severe lacerations, etc)who arrive during hours of operation will be seen immediately.

Follow-up CareIf you do not already have an existingrelationship with a physician, we will behappy to help you find one through ourUniversity HealthService Center. Simplycall 706/SER-VICE (737-8423) in theAugusta area or toll free1/800/476-SERV(7378) outside Augusta, 24 hours a day,seven days a week. You will speak with aregistered nurse who can help you locate aphysician to fit your specific needs. Bycalling, you’ll have access to more than450 highly skilled physicians who practiceat University Hospital.

Our Philosophy is Simple:Our Patients Are Our PriorityPutting the needs of our patients and theirfamilies first is our number one priority. We try to keep these needs in mind in every aspect of how we manage our facilitiesand deliver the highest quality health carepossible. If there is anything we can do toimprove your experience at either of ourlocations, please feel free to let us know.

Fees and Payment Proceduresn Prompt Care fi les insurance claims

as a courtesy to our pat ients .n All payments are ul t imately the

responsibi l i ty of the pat ient .n Since Prompt Care is not an emer-

gency room, al l c la ims wil l be fi ledas regular office vis i ts .

n All office copays are required duringregis t rat ion at the t ime of your vis i t .

n Self-pay pat ients are required to payin ful l upon dismissal .

n Major credi t cards are accepted.n Full payment is required for insurance

when deduct ibles have not been met .All others wil l be required to payexpected percentages upon dismissal .

n Prompt Care is not a Medicaidprovider.

n Prompt Care cannot fi le insurancefor out-of-s ta te res idents unless theyhave Medicare .

When should you use a Prompt Carefacility?Go to Prompt Care when you and your family need treatment for urgent healthcare needs. Prompt Care is a walk-infacility with no appointment necessary.You may see a Prompt Care physician forconditions such as minor cuts, sprains,infections, sore throats, broken bones,intestinal complaints, insect bites, etc.If you’re uncertain about when youshould seek treatment at Prompt Care,call ASK-A-NURSE at SER-VICE(737-8423), or 1-800/476-SERV (7378),24 hours a day to speak with a registerednurse who can advise you.

What services are available?In addition to the treatment of minor injuries and illnesses, outpatientlab and X-ray services are available on-site. Physicians at Prompt Care willalso perform school sports physicals.

What types of health care professionals are available at aPrompt Care facility to render care?Unlike other minor treatment facilities, you will always be evaluated and treatedat Prompt Care by a board-certifiedphysician. Other professional staffincludes RN, LPN and RadiologicTechnologist.