Marshfield Clinic Locations in Western Wisconsin Now Offering Same-Day Appointments for Some Services

Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 -- 8:01 AM

(Heather Knox, WEAU) In response to the closure of HSHS and Prevea Health, Marshfield clinic locations now offer same-day appointments for some services to create greater access for adult and pediatric patients, according to Heather Knox with WEAU.

According to a news release from Marshfield Clinic Health System on May 9, it has created more space in providers’ schedules to allow same-day appointments “for most services at many locations,” including primary and specialty care for adult and pediatric patients.

These same-day appointments will be available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “One of the reasons using same-day access is important is to reduce usage of emergency departments and urgent care for patient care that doesn’t require that level of service,” said Miriam Gehler, administrative director of regional operations.

“The recent hospital closures have resulted in increased patient use of emergency and urgent care services, which can cause delay in care for all patients.” The health system says that to schedule a same-day appointment, patients should call 877-369-6966. If a patient’s provider isn’t available, they will try to schedule that patient with another provider at the patient’s preferred location nearby.

Appointments for physicals and annual wellness check-ups or specialized care that is less urgent may be scheduled further out. Services that are not available include those requiring prior insurance authorization, behavioral health, child development and medical genetics.

The news release also says that the Lake Hallie Center urgent care is scheduled to open by summer to provide patients with another location for care. More information can be found on their website.

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