U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson Makes A Visit To MEDcare Urgent Care

CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MEDcare Urgent Care Centers, a physician-directed urgent care provider in South Carolina, hosted U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson this morning at the MEDcare Urgent Care center in North Charleston.  "We were honored to have Representative Wilson visit our North Charleston clinic, and see firsthand our awesome team members who strive every day to make healthcare easy," said Dr. Radwan Hallaba, CEO of MEDcare Urgent Care.  "It is a privilege to provide care for our veterans, active duty personnel and federal employees.  Representative Wilson has been an impactful and lifelong advocate for this group of great Americans, and his presence here today speaks volumes to that commitment."

In addition to meeting MEDcare team members, Representative Wilson was given a tour of the North Charleston clinic, and introduced to the technology and process innovations MEDcare is leveraging in order to continually drive down patient wait times, improve the patient experience and elevate the overall quality of care being delivered.  "As a 30 year USAF veteran, providing the most advanced, affordable and efficient healthcare to our active duty personnel and their families is a top priority," adds John Harrison, Vice President of Clinical Operations for MEDcare Urgent Care.  "MEDcare embraces a 'Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do' approach to healthcare, which is exactly the foundation my Air Force career was built upon."

"Because of Representative Wilson's support for the VA Access and Accountability Bill, not only do our federal employees and active duty personnel have access to MEDcare's full range of services, but even more veterans will have greater ease in benefitting from our clinics across South Carolina," says Dr. Joseph Pawlick, CMO and COO of MEDcare Urgent Care.  MEDcare Urgent care wants to thank Representative Wilson and his staff, for taking time today to visit our North Charleston clinic.  Your selfless service to our Country is recognized and greatly appreciated.  By having you in North Charleston today, citizens across the Low Country can rest assured you take a sincere interest in how healthcare is advanced, managed and delivered for the benefit of all residents of South Carolina.

About MEDcare Urgent Care

MEDcare Urgent Care is a Charleston-based urgent care provider, with six locations throughout South Carolina.  MEDcare Urgent Care Centers in Charleston, Columbia and Anderson offer an industry-leading healthcare experience, by creating a culture which is innovative, nimble and most importantly, singularly focused on the patient.  MEDcare Urgent Care is the only physician-owned, minority-owned urgent care operator in South Carolina, and also separates itself from other providers by always having a physician on site.  To learn more about MEDcare Urgent Care, please contact Kelly Moore at (843) 860-4038 or [email protected].

CONTACT: Kelly Moore, 1-843-8604038, [email protected]

SOURCE MEDcare Urgent Care