Munson Healthcare is excited to announce the Charlevoix Walk-in Clinic will open on Monday, April 1, conveniently located at 14704 W. Upright Street, Building D in Charlevoix – just look for the Walk-in Clinic flags.
Open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, the Walk-in Clinic will be staffed by experienced providers, including Melodie Brown, MD, who recently worked in the emergency department, and Jean McDonough, FNP-BC, a seasoned family medicine provider with years of experience in emergency department and critical care settings.
“I'm excited to offer same-day care to our community," McDonough expressed. "This innovative care model will offer patients a more cost-effective and convenient option."
Common ailments treated will include fever, ear pain, pink eye symptoms, sore throat, sinus infections, flu symptoms, cold symptoms, bug bites or stings, vomiting, sprains, shallow cuts, minor injuries (cuts, blisters, wounds), skin conditions (rashes, sunburns, athlete's foot, lice), non-life-threatening allergic reactions, and more. Necessary imaging services will be conveniently accessible at Charlevoix Hospital, located just across the street.
The new Walk-in Clinic is part of the Regional Care Transformation Plan to provide more patient-centric care. The clinic will prioritize walk-in availability and same-day call-ahead appointments, ensuring timely access to care for patients. Additionally, the Walk-in Clinic will offer more affordable options for the community, with a patient’s insurance billed as a specialist visit to support cost-effective healthcare delivery.
Learn more about the new Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Walk-in Clinic by visiting munsonhealthcare.org/CharlevoixWalkin or make an appointment by calling 231-547-8544.