Wednesday, November 15, 2023
SHELTON, Conn. (Nov. 15, 2023) PhysicianOne Urgent Care announced today the opening of a new center at 795 Bridgeport Ave., Suite A, Shelton, offering high-quality, friendly, and professional care to residents in Shelton and surrounding towns in Fairfield County. The Shelton center is PhysicianOne’s 27th location and the first new center opening following Yale New Haven Health System’s acquisition of PhysicianOne Urgent Care.
“At a time when patients struggle to schedule visits with their primary care providers and specialists, PhysicianOne is committed to increasing access to fast, compassionate care for individuals and families,” said Lynne Rosen, CEO of PhysicianOne Urgent Care. “We look forward to being part of the community in Shelton and bringing 24/7convenient, high quality and coordinated care to the area.”
PhysicianOne Urgent Care exceeds the conventional urgent care model by delivering not just high-quality and convenient care to the community, but also by providing access to Yale New Haven Health System's vast network of healthcare providers when needed. This additional benefit empowers patients to navigate the complexities of today's healthcare landscape more effectively. As one of the only providers to offer locally staffed, 24/7 telehealth, PhysicianOne enables patients to speak with experienced medical providers anywhere, at any time.
“We are thrilled to begin serving the Shelton community so that everyone in the region will now have access to the high-quality care delivered by our professional and friendly team,” said Dr. Jeannie Kenkare, founder and Chief Medical Officer of PhysicianOne Urgent Care. “We know how busy this time of year can be, and getting sick or injured doesn’t have to be so disruptive to our lives. We are here to help ease those struggles and help make it easy for the Shelton communiy to get the care they need, fast and on their schedule, right here in their own back yard.”
From illness and injury treatment to in-house testing and treatment of for Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 testing, PhysicianOne Urgent Care is a trusted community partner. The Shelton location will be open 8 am to 8 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 am to 5 pm on weekends and holidays. Patients can walk in or reserve an in-person or virtual telehealth appointment online. PhysicianOne Urgent Care in Shelton accepts most major insurances, including Husky plans, and offers affordable self-pay rates for patients without insurance.
Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS), the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Connecticut, is recognized for advanced clinical care, quality, service, cost effectiveness and commitment to improving the health status of the communities it serves. YNHHS includes five hospitals – Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, Westerly and Yale New Haven hospitals, several specialty networks and Northeast Medical Group, a non-profit medical foundation with several hundred community-based and hospital-employed physicians. YNHHS is affiliated with Yale University and Yale Medicine, the clinical practice of the Yale School of Medicine and the largest academic multi-specialty practice in New England. Yale New Haven Hospital is the primary teaching hospital of Yale School of Medicine. www.ynhhs.org
PhysicianOne Urgent Care provides high-quality, easily accessible, walk-in and 24/7 virtual medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. All locations throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York provide services 365 days per year; 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weekdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekends and holidays. Experienced providers are available at all times. X-ray and same-day lab services are available. Insurance is accepted; self-pay options are also available. Parking is available at all locations. For more information, including a list of services, locations, insurances accepted, career opportunities, to check-in online, and more, please visit www.P1UC.com.
