HCA MIDWEST HEALTH CARENOW® CENTERS EARN REACCREDITATION FROM THE URGENT CARE ASSOCIATION

HCA MIDWEST HEALTH CARENOW^® CENTERS EARN REACCREDITATION FROM THE URGENT CARE ASSOCIATION 

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The area's largest healthcare provider’s 15 state-of-the-art urgent care clinics throughout the Kansas City area are reaccredited for the highest level of distinction in patient care, which less than 20% of urgent cares nationwide receive from UCA. 

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – (April 2, 2025) – HCA Midwest Health announced today that its 15 CareNow® urgent care clinics across Kansas City have been reaccredited by the Urgent Care Association (UCA), recognizing a commitment to delivering the highest quality of care and service to patients. CareNow's clinics provide walk-in, extended-hour medical attention from licensed providers for a wide range of medical conditions and meet all of the Urgent Care Association's established standards and criteria for quality patient care, safety, and scope of services. 

CareNow is among the less than 20% of urgent care centers in the country that receive UCA accreditation. This reaccreditation reflects CareNow's deep dedication to patients in the communities it serves. 

Urgent care is a convenient and affordable option for medical conditions that cannot wait for a scheduled appointment with a primary care physician. 
CareNow accept unscheduled walk-in patients during all hours of operation. 

When a medical condition cannot be managed by a patient's regular doctor – such as unexpected cuts, burns, sprains, or fractures that do not require a visit to the emergency room,  CareNow's urgent care clinics are equipped with X-ray, laboratory services and licensed providers available to perform minor procedures like suturing. 

Urgent care fills the gap between primary care and hospital emergency rooms, offering increased convenience and accessibility for the whole family. 

"Receiving this accreditation reflects CareNow's commitment to providing the highest quality of compassionate care and service to our patients," said CareNow Urgent Care Medical Director Mary Devers, MD. "Our 15 urgent care locations serve as essential healthcare resources, offering immediate attention for non-emergent medical issues and complementing the services of primary care physicians and hospital emergency rooms, ensuring patients receive the timely and convenient care they require. Whether addressing a minor injury or sudden illness, we are dedicated to delivering accessible, patient-centered care that supports both individuals and the broader healthcare system.” 

CareNow Urgent Care locations in the Kansas City area include Belton, Blue Springs, Grandview on U.S. 71 Highway, Independence on E. 39^th, Independence West, Lee's Summit, Lee's Summit South on SW Market Street, Lenexa, Olathe on W. 151^st, North Olathe, Overland Park North on Antioch Road, Overland Park in Corbin Park, Prairie Village, Raytown, and State Line Road.  

For more information about CareNow services, visit CareNow.com. 

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CareNow^® Urgent Care 

Founded in 1993 in Dallas-Fort Worth, CareNow^® has grown to become one of the largest urgent care networks in the country. HCA Healthcare acquired CareNow^® in 2015. CareNow clinics are open seven days a week with extended evening hours and convenient Web Check-In^®. 

About HCA Midwest Health   

As the Kansas City area's largest healthcare provider, HCA Midwest Health comprises seven hospitals and dozens of outpatient centers, clinics, physician practices, surgery centers, and other facilities and services to meet residents' healthcare needs. HCA Midwest Health is one of the area's largest employers, with more than 10,000 colleagues and a local economic impact of more than $1.4 billion annually. That includes more than $102 million annually in charity and uncompensated care and more than $200 million in federal, state, and local taxes to help improve the schools, roads, and infrastructure of the communities we serve. HCA Midwest Health facilities include Research Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Lee's Summit Medical Center, Belton Regional Medical Center, Lafayette Regional Health Center, and Research Psychiatric Center. HCA Midwest Physicians, part of HCA Midwest Health, is a network of experienced, multi-specialty physicians throughout the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Currently, HCA Midwest Physicians represents nearly 600 providers. It includes 80+ specialties, providing care in 150+ locations to serve our community. The physicians, licensed professionals, and support staff who comprise the HCA Midwest Health team are dedicated to improving healthcare in the Greater Kansas City and outlying areas to create healthier communities that lead to healthier tomorrows. For more information, visit hcamidwest.com.