Mercy Health is acquiring 10 facilities from Greater Midwest Urgent Cares to launch a network of urgent care centers in Toledo and the surrounding area. The new ownership of the facilities will take effect on April 1.
Included in the acquisition are urgent care centers in Rossford, Waterville, Findlay and Bowling Green, as well as four in Toledo and two in southeast Michigan.
Mercy Health Urgent Care signed an asset purchase agreement for the 10 facilities from Greater Midwest Urgent Cares on December 20 and has now begun a transition process for the employees to join the Mercy Health Urgent Care network in Toledo. Mercy Health Urgent Care will be making investments in technology infrastructure, such as electronic medical records and other technology and medical equipment. Exterior signage will also be updated to reflect the new ownership and brand name.
Each urgent care facility will be designed with free, easy parking, walk-in appointments, the option to reserve a spot online and the added connection to a health system if a higher level of care is needed. Expanded hours and days of service offer access for patients who work and for families with busy and active lifestyles.
If primary or specialty care is needed after the urgent care visit, that will be coordinated for the patient. If more critical care is needed, the urgent care providers will connect patients and their loved ones to nearby hospitals.
The decision is “in response to the growing demand for convenient, accessible care for minor illness and injuries,” according to Bob Baxter, president, Mercy Health— Toledo. “Our vision is to deliver welcoming, exceptional care that is personalized, quick and convenient. Mercy Health wants our patients to spend less time waiting and more time with their health care provider.”
