Walk-In Health Care Clinic?

upnorth · 07-16-2008, 07:04 PM

Thanks

Seems like Fast Track at LRGH is the way to go.

I agree with Newbiesaukee. I have no problem taking them out if on myself (even attempted last year on my hand when a doctor friend stepped in), but on my son's face, no will do -- even though no stitches under the skin.

Funny -- we almost were able to use the ER doc who put them in to take them out -- he and his family will be vacationing in Moultonborough, but is arriving after the time frame for when the stitches need to come out.

Thanks all.

SAMIAM · 07-16-2008, 08:40 PM

Don't be a wuse...stitches are easy to take out .CowIsland called it right and I've done it many times myself.It's not painful at all....just clip and pull with the tweezers.

upnorth · 07-17-2008, 08:57 AM

I knew I couldn't fool you, SAMIAM. Whatcha doin' next week...

fatlazyless · 07-17-2008, 09:11 AM

CVS has been setting up 'Minute Clinics' inside their stores on a state by state basis as they get permission from each state's health department.

Anyone notice if the CVS pharmacy next to the Gilford Lowe's has one of these 'Minute Clinics?'

With the high cost of health care, it's just cheaper to stay healthy.

wifi · 07-17-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by upnorth

... Seems like Fast Track at LRGH is the way to go ....

One thing to be careful of is that I went thru Fast Track a number of times for cat bites. They billed my insurance company for an ER visit, even tho it was plainly Fast Track. ER visits with no overnight stay have a high copay (for me). Afterwards I found out if they mark it as a doctor referral and you don't have an imminent emergency, they don't charge it as a ER visit.

Nice kitty.... nice kitty... purrrr, purr...

winniplayhouse · 07-17-2008, 09:36 AM

There is a new walk-in clinic(/photo gallery - I kid you not!) next to us here at the Alpenrose Plaza in the Weirs. I've never been in but I've met the doctor/photographer once and he seemed nice. He is certainly not open everyday as I believe he also practices elsewhere. It's called the Weirs Health Center.

fatlazyless · 07-17-2008, 09:50 AM

Maybe the Dunkin Donuts across from the Weirs Post Office could copy the CVS plan, and set up the last seat at the end of their counter as their Dr Donuts spot. Just like a handicapped parking space, their Dr Donuts seat could be engraved with the Hippocratic Oath and left unused and waiting for those in dire need of a medicinal honey glazed, boston creme, lemon filled, or old fashioned.

Got a high chloresterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes problem.....our Dr Donuts seat here at Dunkin Donuts has your cure!

wifi · 07-17-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Maybe the Dunkin Donuts across from the Weirs Post Office could copy the CVS plan, and set up the last seat at the end of their counter as their Dr Donuts spot.

Got a high chloresterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes problem.....our Dr Donuts right here at Dunkin Donuts has your cure!

A self perpetuating client base.... nice idea !!

SAMIAM · 07-17-2008, 10:57 AM

My office hours are 8-12 AM,Upnorth......surgery on fridays.I'll even buy the little rascal an ice cream

lakershaker · 07-17-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wifi

One thing to be careful of is that I went thru Fast Track a number of times for cat bites. They billed my insurance company for an ER visit, even tho it was plainly Fast Track. ER visits with no overnight stay have a high copay (for me). Afterwards I found out if they mark it as a doctor referral and you don't have an imminent emergency, they don't charge it as a ER visit.

We had the same issue - our daughter had strep throat, and we just needed to get an antibiotic perscription while on vacation this June. Instead of a $20 co-pay, I'll probably end up having to spend over $300. The crazy part is they don't know how much it will cost - I had to just leave a credit card number, and they said in a few months they'll know the amount after the hear from the insurance company!

But the staff and doctors were very nice and helpful, and it wasn't too long of a wait.

tis · 07-17-2008, 06:57 PM

Huggins does the same thing, lakeshaker. I am not sure they still have it but they had the same kind of thing as the Fast Track but with a different name. But it didn't matter what it was, it never got coded right and you always ended up with an emergency room charge. Huggins has a LOT of trouble with coding!

An outpatient clinic is desperately needed on both sides of the lake!!! I think they would make a fortune!

Whimsey · 07-18-2008, 06:50 PM

Huggins plans to build one just behind the McDonalds at the circle, but still a couple of years off, I think. The nearest one I could find was in Barrington, and they were nice and efficient, but a bit of a haul.

07-17-2008, 09:11 AM	#4
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,835 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 302 Thanked 1,033 Times in 752 Posts	CVS has been setting up 'Minute Clinics' inside their stores on a state by state basis as they get permission from each state's health department. Anyone notice if the CVS pharmacy next to the Gilford Lowe's has one of these 'Minute Clinics?' With the high cost of health care, it's just cheaper to stay healthy. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

07-17-2008, 09:50 AM	#7
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,835 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 302 Thanked 1,033 Times in 752 Posts	.....Dr. Donuts! Maybe the Dunkin Donuts across from the Weirs Post Office could copy the CVS plan, and set up the last seat at the end of their counter as their Dr Donuts spot. Just like a handicapped parking space, their Dr Donuts seat could be engraved with the Hippocratic Oath and left unused and waiting for those in dire need of a medicinal honey glazed, boston creme, lemon filled, or old fashioned. Got a high chloresterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes problem.....our Dr Donuts seat here at Dunkin Donuts has your cure! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

07-18-2008, 06:50 PM	#12
Whimsey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rum Point/West Alton Posts: 196 Thanks: 261 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	Walk In Clinic Huggins plans to build one just behind the McDonalds at the circle, but still a couple of years off, I think. The nearest one I could find was in Barrington, and they were nice and efficient, but a bit of a haul.

07-16-2008, 07:04 PM	#1
upnorth Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks Seems like Fast Track at LRGH is the way to go. I agree with Newbiesaukee. I have no problem taking them out if on myself (even attempted last year on my hand when a doctor friend stepped in), but on my son's face, no will do -- even though no stitches under the skin. Funny -- we almost were able to use the ER doc who put them in to take them out -- he and his family will be vacationing in Moultonborough, but is arriving after the time frame for when the stitches need to come out. Thanks all.

07-16-2008, 08:40 PM	#2
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,918 Thanks: 341 Thanked 1,692 Times in 594 Posts	Don't be a wuse...stitches are easy to take out .CowIsland called it right and I've done it many times myself.It's not painful at all....just clip and pull with the tweezers.

07-17-2008, 08:57 AM	#3
upnorth Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I knew I couldn't fool you, SAMIAM. Whatcha doin' next week...

07-17-2008, 09:36 AM	#6
winniplayhouse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 205 Thanks: 32 Thanked 58 Times in 41 Posts	There is a new walk-in clinic(/photo gallery - I kid you not!) next to us here at the Alpenrose Plaza in the Weirs. I've never been in but I've met the doctor/photographer once and he seemed nice. He is certainly not open everyday as I believe he also practices elsewhere. It's called the Weirs Health Center.

07-17-2008, 10:57 AM	#9
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,918 Thanks: 341 Thanked 1,692 Times in 594 Posts	My office hours are 8-12 AM,Upnorth......surgery on fridays.I'll even buy the little rascal an ice cream

07-17-2008, 06:57 PM	#11
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,810 Thanks: 759 Thanked 1,469 Times in 1,025 Posts	Huggins does the same thing, lakeshaker. I am not sure they still have it but they had the same kind of thing as the Fast Track but with a different name. But it didn't matter what it was, it never got coded right and you always ended up with an emergency room charge. Huggins has a LOT of trouble with coding! An outpatient clinic is desperately needed on both sides of the lake!!! I think they would make a fortune!