New SEARHC facility opens in Juneau

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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium has announced the opening of its new facility in Juneau.

Mountainside Urgent Care is located in Suite 102 at 3225 Hospital Drive.

SEARHC President and CEO Charles Clement says in a release that the newly acquired facility enhances services they provide in Juneau improves the community's access to care.

Initial hours will be Thursday through Monday from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.  To reduce wait times, the release says anyone seeking medical care should call 463-6677 to make a same day appointment.

Starting August 5, hours will expand to seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.  At that time, the release says no appointment will be necessary.  For additional information visit  searhc.org.

 

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