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Coshocton Regional Medical Center announced the opening of two new walk-in health clinics in Warsaw and Newcomerstown .

Both walk-in clinics can care for patients locally who need to be seen by a medical provider and cannot wait for an appointment . The clinic also creates an option for individuals to seek care who do not have an established primary care provider . A variety of services will be provided for community members with general illnesses and mild injuries . Both clinics are now open , and no appointments are needed .

“ We wanted people in these communities to have closer options for their healthcare ,” said Kaylee Andrews , director of business development and marketing at CRMC .

The Warsaw walk-in clinic opened Dec . 1 and is located at 221 Railroad St . in Warsaw . The clinic will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a . m . to 4 p . m . with no appointments needed .

“ The response has been very good ,” said Rajene Fox , CNP . “ We ’ ve seen patients almost every day since opening .”

Fox is the main face patients will see in Warsaw . She will be there Mondays , Tuesdays and Thursdays . Stephanie Richcreek , DO , will be at the clinic on Wednesday mornings . Todd Gibson , PA , will cover Wednesday afternoons , and Mary L . Garrett , CNP , is scheduled for Fridays .

“ We can provide primary care and help people manage chronic diseases and also help with nonlife-threatening and minor illnesses ,” Fox said . “ You can walk in or schedule an appointment .”

She is excited to be serving people in the area

Rajene Fox , center , is the main face patients will see in Warsaw .

she grew up in .

“ I ’ m from this community ,” Fox said . “ I was born and raised in Coshocton and have lived 30 years in the Warsaw area . We are taking care of our friends and neighbors . It ’ s personal care , and that makes a big difference .”

While the walk-in clinics can ’ t do X-rays like the urgent care , they can draw patients ’ blood

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and will eventually have vaccines .

The Newcomerstown walk-in clinic is located at 6307 E . State St . in Newcomerstown . It is open seven days a week with no appointment needed . The clinic operates within the Arrowhead Primary Care Clinic as an addition to the current services provided to the community of Newcomerstown . Hours of operation for the Newcomerstown walk-in clinic are Monday through Friday from 8 a . m . to 4 p . m . and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a . m . to noon .

“ We are excited to be able to bring services closer to home for both communities . Not having to wait for an appointment when you are not feeling well and having an option closer to where you live will make accessing healthcare easier for many in both communities ,” said Melissa Snider , regional director of physician services and clinic operations . “ It has

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always been a priority of ours to expand our services and to do it in a way that will benefit our community members .”

Stephanie Richcreek , DO , will serve as the medical director of both walk-in clinics . Patients do not have to be an established patient at Coshocton Regional Medical Center . All community members are welcome . Both clinics can be called at 740-622-0332 or visit www . coshoctonhospital . org for more information .

Editor Josie Sellers contributed to this story .

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