rra Supermarkets to Create CareRite
as we continue to lead the way in healthcare access by bringing compassionate , quality care to our neighbors when , where , and how they need it .”
At the ribbon cutting for the Wallington office , Visconi applauded her partners . “ I am so grateful to Larry Inserra , Jr . and the entire Inserra family as well as to my team who helped
rry Inserra Jr ., CEO of Inserra Supermarkets , ( wearing blue suit ) at the opening of the new make our first CareRite Now the model of community convenient care .” She said the primary care offices “ will have an immediate positive wellness impact on Wallington and its surrounding communities .”
Bergen County Executive James Tedesco joined in the opening ceremonies at the Wallington store also . He said : “ We are expanding what we do to help make a difference in people ’ s lives by providing access to healthcare right here in the community . People all over this area of the county will now be able to get quality healthcare in their community thanks to the partnership between Bergen New Bridge and Inserra Supermarkets .”
“ Good health outcomes are not possible without good nutrition , and they are not possible without partnerships like this one ,” said Bergen County Board of Commissioners Chair Tracy Zur . “ The bottom line is that this is going to be a game changer to bring healthcare where it is needed and to bring nutritional guidance to those who need it most .”
The Wallington office was opened late in November , followed quickly by another office in the New Milford ShopRite . Bergen New Bridge and Inserra Supermarkets plan to open four more locations in 2023 in Hackensack , Hillsdale , Lodi , and Palisades Park .
A Community Health Needs Assessment conducted by Bergen New Bridge underscored the need for the facilities .
Visconi said “ The Community Health Needs Assessment gave us a very clear picture of what the healthcare challenges are in Bergen County and emphasized the need to provide access to those who are most in need of our care .” The healthcare leader said : “ We are committed to breaking down any barriers that stand in the way of our community receiving the healthcare and services they need , when they need them and most importantly , where they need them .”
“ Bergen New Bridge and CareRite Now providers will create programs , offer education , and more to improve the quality of life for the members of our community ,” Inserra said .
CareRite Now welcomes walk-ins in addition to offering scheduled appointments . The Wallington office is open 11 a . m . to 7 p . m . Mondays , Tuesdays , Thursdays , and Fridays . It will be open from 8 a . m . to 12 p . m . on Wednesdays and Saturdays and is closed on Sundays . The New Milford office has similar hours but it is open on Sunday , instead of Saturday . For more information , visit
www . newbridgehealth . org / carerite-now or call 551-305-6701 .
The center accepts self-pay , all major insurance plans , Medicare , and Medicaid and has multi-language capabilities . In recognition of the ethnic communities in Wallington , Polish interpreters will be available also .
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