Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care Opens in Middlesex Co.
New centers in Old Saybrook and Cromwell expand affordable, on-demand care to the community
HARTFORD, CT (February 29, 2024) – Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care opened two new centers today in Old Saybrook and Cromwell.
The new centers are the first Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth centers to open in Middlesex County, expanding access to healthcare in the Lower Connecticut River Valley.
“Providing convenient healthcare access keeps residents safe and healthy,” said Eric Walsh, M.D., Medical Director, Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care. “Opening two new centers in Middlesex County gives residents a direct link to Hartford HealthCare’s extensive network of high-quality care. We are proud to now have 29 conveniently located centers across Connecticut and continue to expand access to our services.”
The two new centers in Cromwell and Old Saybrook are the first of several that Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth plans to open in 2024. Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth’s centers are conveniently located in retail areas:
1687 Boston Post Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Located on Boston Post Road, next to West Marine, near Wayback Burgers and Dunkin' Donuts
28 Shunpike Road
Cromwell, CT 06416
On Shunpike Road between McDonald's and Dental Arts of Cromwell
Like all Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth locations, the new centers provide the community with a more affordable option for safe and efficient care outside of higher-cost settings like the emergency department, without sacrificing quality. According to UnitedHealth Group, urgent care is more than five times more affordable than a visit to the ER. The center also provides patients with a direct connection to Hartford HealthCare’s robust network of care, which is nationally recognized for quality and safety.
“This is a true example of how Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care has transformed the way this type of on-demand care is delivered in Connecticut,” said Jeffrey A. Flaks, President and CEO, Hartford HealthCare. “I could not be prouder of this innovative model of urgent care that we have created for the communities we serve.”
About the new centers
The new centers will offer treatment for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, on-site X-ray services and diagnostic testing. They are open 365 days a year, including holidays, with regular hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
Like all Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth locations, the new centers provide the community with a more affordable option for safe and efficient care outside of higher-cost settings like the emergency department, without sacrificing quality.
Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth centers deliver quality on-demand care by Hartford HealthCare providers. When a patient requires further care, Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth is a direct connection to the health system’s robust network of care.
Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth’s new centers are conveniently located and feature an award-winning design with wood accents, curved surfaces and customer-friendly technology that foster a comfortable patient experience. The centers’ warm color palette and lighting help ensure patients feel a sense of ease and healing at every stage of their visit.
Patients seeking care can be seen quickly and easily by walking into any Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care center or use Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth's online "save a spot” tool, which allows patients to save time by securing their spot in line, check in and complete registration. Patients may also connect with a Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care provider remotely with a Virtual Visit, which can be done via a mobile device, computer or tablet.
For a full list of Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care locations, visit www.gohealthuc.com/hartford.