By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post
The First Care Express Care Clinic opened to the public Wednesday in its new location, 1301 Main.
The Hays Chamber and the Downtown Hays Development Corps. sponsored a ribbon cutting and brick presentation Tuesday to honor the opening of express care in its new building.
The renovation was a $1.3 million project.
In addition to housing First Care Clinic's new express care services, the newly renovated building also will house a pharmacy.
Work is still being finished on the pharmacy. It is supposed to be open within the next two months, pending state certification, Eric Flax, First Care CEO, said Tuesday.
"We are so close to the finish line," Flax said, "I'm so happy for this because it's been a real labor of love."
Cammi Williby and Tiffany DeWitt will anchor the Express Care team.
Examples of conditions that can be addressed at express care include:
• Cold/flu
• Ear infections
• Eye irritation
• Headaches
• Mild abdominal pain
• Minor cuts and burns
• Rashes
• STDs
• Sprains and strains
• Urinary problems
Established First Care patients can make their own express care appointments online. Express care also accepts walk-ins.
Hours of operation for the express care clinic are 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.
To schedule an appointment, visit the clinic's website at firstcareclinic.com or call 785-621-4990.
"Come in. We have some excellent providers—primary care providers and express care providers. All of our folks are great. Come and see us. We'll do good work for you," Flax said.
The renovated building was once Ann's Dress Shop and is in the historic district of downtown Hays.