Portneuf opens urgent care clinic at Northgate
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - Portneuf Health Now at Northgate, an urgent care clinic, joins the Portneuf Primary Care and Portneuf WorkMed at the Portneuf Medical Plaza in Northgate.
Located at 2850 Olympus Drive, Portneuf Health now provides walk-in care and treatments for non-emergent care needs, including respiratory illness symptoms and minor injuries.
The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on weekends until 6 p.m.
“We are pleased to offer expanded services to the community with walk-in urgent care clinic capabilities at Portneuf Health Now,” said Portneuf Health CEO Jordan Herget. "The clinic will provide community members with more convenient options for care that are close to home. With this urgent care, we can offer our patients the right care at the right time and the right place.”
Portneuf Health now provides walk-in care for minor illnesses and injuries, treating patients three-months and older. Conditions treated include fever, cold and flu, minor cuts that may need stitches, sprains and strains, possible broken bones or simple fractures, vomiting and diarrhea.
COVID-19, flu and strep testing are also available. The clinic offers online registration and bill-pay, allowing patents to check-in from a mobile device and keeping them updated about their scheduled arrival time. The new urgent care is conveniently located for easy access from the north and the south.
The clinic operates as a seamless extension of Portneuf Medical Center. In cases where follow-up care is needed, patients have a fast-track option to see a Portneuf Medical Group provider or an affiliated specialist.
