High fevers. Cuts that need stitches. Simple fractures. If someone in your family develops one of these common problems, you may think you're in for a long and frustrating wait at the emergency room. But that's no longer your only option. You now can visit Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine at Auburn Regional Medical Center (ARMC) where you'll receive treatment from physicians who specialize in emergency medicine, occupational medicine and family practice.

The new center -- a freestanding facility located at the Crossings in Federal Way -- offers new urgent care services and expanded occupational medicine services.

"This new program makes it easier for patients whose doctors' offices are closed or who can't get an immediate appointment to get the care they need without going to the emergency room," says Catherine Longstreth, Director of Occupational Medicine and Urgent Care at ARMC.

The new center is open to patients of all ages who have upper respiratory infections, ear infections, lacerations, minor fractures and other non-urgent injuries or illnesses. Staff can perform many routine tests, including X-rays, lab work, pregnancy tests and strep screens, on-site.

Workers injured on the job now can get the care they need in one convenient location. They may need urgent care services when their injuries occur. They can follow up with occupational medicine specialists who can help them regain the function they need to return to work.

"The new facility is a tremendous resource that lets us broaden the services we offer to the community," Longstreth says.

Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine
Mon.–Fri., 10 AM–8 PM
Sat., 10 AM–6 PM
Sun., Noon–5 PM.
For more information, please call 253-874-2000.

Stephen Anderson, M.D., Reveals Benefits of Urgent Care
and Occupational Medicine Program
Your old football injury is causing you a lot of pain -- or your child's cold seems to be developing into something more. It's a weekend, and your physician's office is closed, yet, you don't feel like you need an emergency room. Where can you turn?

Thanks to the new Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine program, you now can receive prompt medical attention for non-emergency conditions without having to go to the ER.

"There is a group of outstanding physicians, nurses and staff who treat patients who have less serious injuries and illnesses," says Stephen Anderson, M.D., Medical Director of the new program. "And when patients do need more extensive care, they have access to all the services available at ARMC."

Dr. Anderson, Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at ARMC, has been on staff at ARMC for 21 years. He previously served as Chief of the medical staff.

202 North Division St., Auburn, WA 98001 (253) 833-7711, FAX: (253) 939-2376