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New walk-in clinic provides student athletes with local weekend access to expert orthopaedic care

WASHINGTON, Pa. — Student athletes in Washington County and surrounding communities have a new option for fast, convenient treatment of sports-related injuries. On Saturday, Aug. 29, UPMC launched a Saturday Injury Clinic to provide timely orthopaedic care for young athletes injured during games, practices and other athletic activities.

The walk-in clinic, located in Neighbor Health Building #1, Suite 202 at 95 Leonard Ave., will be held every Saturday through Oct. 31 and will provide evaluation and treatment for athletes ages 10 to 26 with recent injuries.

The new service is another example of how UPMC Washington continues to expand access to specialty care and advanced services for people in the community.

"Since becoming part of UPMC, we've been committed to bringing more services, specialists and advanced care closer to home," said Brook Ward, president of UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene. "The opening of our Saturday Injury Clinic is another way we're delivering on that promise. Student athletes and their families shouldn't have to wait until Monday or travel outside the community to receive expert care after an injury. This clinic helps athletes begin treatment sooner and return safely to the activities they enjoy."

The clinic is designed to evaluate injuries sustained within the previous three days. No appointment is required, and patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Families are encouraged to arrive between 7:30 and 8 a.m. to register and help ensure they can be seen that day. Patients should bring their insurance card, and applicable copays will be collected at the time of service.   For more information, visit https://www.upmc.com/SIC.

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