Health Talk: An advertising supplement to The Morning Journal Submitted by Mercy Regional Medical Center Medical care has just become even more convenient for Lorain County and western Cuyahoga County residents with the opening of Mercy Health-Avon Ready Care.
If your primary care doctor is not available or can’t see you when you need immediate care, the Mercy Health-Avon Ready Care providers will see you quickly.
‘The office offers area residents with a convenient alternative when their regular office is closed or they can’t see their health care provider as soon as they would like,’ says Dr. Charles Butrey, CEO, Mercy Health Physicians. ‘We offer extended hours including days, evenings, and weekends to meet those unexpected healthcare needs. No appointment is necessary which offers added convenience.’
When it comes to non-life threatening illnesses and injuries, Mercy Health-Avon Ready Care is a cost-effective alternative. It costs the same as an office visit and not the extra cost of an urgent care or emergency room visit. ‘Choosing the right level of care is up to you as the patient. You now know there are other options besides the ER when you need access to quick, affordable medical care. Patients also feel comfortable knowing that the care is provided in a medical office setting,’ explains Dr. Butrey.
Mercy Health-Avon Ready Care cares for adults and children 18 months and older for such common conditions as allergies, childhood illnesses, colds and coughs, sprains, sore throats and urinary tract or respiratory infections. The office also offers health screenings, children’s physicals and vaccinations.
‘If your medical need is more than urgent – for example, you are experiencing chest pain, trouble breathing, bad bleeding or other symptoms that are serious or could put your life at risk – you should go straight to your local emergency room or call 9-1-1,’ advises Dr. Butrey.
Mercy Health – Avon Ready Care is located at 1480 Center Road, Suite A in Avon. Walk-ins are welcomed. For more information call 440-937-4600 or visit MercyOnline.org/ReadyCare.
