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Take Care ClinicsTake Care Clinics, located in select Walgreens across the country, are walk-in, professional clinics that provide healthcare services for patients 18 months and older. Staffed with board-certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants, you can get treatment for everything from minor cuts and scrapes to adult vaccinations, and also receive complete health evaluations.

The great thing about these Take Care Clinics is that the treatment is affordable. If you have insurance, you just make a one-time copayment on the day you visit. If you don’t have insurance, cash payments average just $59-$80. As someone who didn’t have health insurance for a while, I know just how expensive, not to mention stressful, a simple doctor’s visit can be.

take careSchool just let out here last week, and I know many parents are getting ready to send their kids off to camp. For a limited time, the Take Care Clinics are offering half-priced camp physicals ($30) and free tips for staying healthy so that summer ailments and injuries can be prevented. These exams help to determine if a patient is able to safely participate in typical camp activities and include a complete review of the child’s health history and immunizations to ensure that they are up to date. If you’d like to take advantage of this offer, find a Take Care Clinic near you!

As a thank you for taking the time to read about this great program, I have (2) prize packs to give away that include a coffee mug, forehead thermometer, magnets and a $10 Walgreens gift-card. To enter, please visit www.takecarehealth.com to learn more about Walgreens’ Take Care Clinics and leave a comment on this post.

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Please leave a separate comment for each entry and leave a valid email address or blog URL in your comment. US entries only. This contest ends at 11:59 pm EST on July 2nd, 2009. Winners will be chosen at random, and have 3 days to claim their prize.

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  1. I think they offer great tips. I especially like their tip reminding us not to eat food at BBQ’s that has been left out for more than an hour. Thanks for the chance.

  10. It seems like a nice, affordable option for people with no insurance. That is so important when the economic times are tough.

  11. Take Care Clinics, located in select Walgreens across the country are a GREAT idea! I love the Take Care Clinic Website also! It is easy to navigate and has some excellent information!
    They tell you they types of aliments they treat right on their website and how they work in conjunction with YOUR PCP! Being a nurse, I LOVE that!
    I also LOVE the fact that you can pull up a Map and find a Walgreens Take care clinic IN YOUR AREA!

    This website was well thought out as was the actual Take Care Clinic!
    Props to Walgreens!
    Thanks for a Great Giveaway!
    Leslie

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  15. This is a nice idea especially if you don’t have insurance. This service is not available at my local Walgreens.

  16. I love the fact the Walgreen’s is trying to help those who have lost their jobs (and their families!) It’s debilitating enough to be out-of-work, but even worse if you feel you can’t take care of your loved ones! Pls enter me 🙂
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  18. I also subscribe via Feedburner. It’s too bad our local Walgreen’s doesn’t offer this service!

  19. I love that Walgreen’s really cares about the economic state of most people, and here’s what I learned: “Q. Why are Walgreens and Take Care Health Systems announcing this offer?
    A. During tough economic times, the Take Care Recovery Plan gives patients peace of mind
    that their basic healthcare needs will be taken care of. The offer is aligned with Take Care
    Clinic’s founding focus of providing patient-centric, high-quality healthcare and an
    unparalleled healthcare experience. Walgreens, Take Care Health Systems and Take Care
    Clinics are demonstrating their commitment to families during tough economic times, and
    believe that quality, accessible and affordable care should be the right of every individual.”

  25. Walgreens is my favorite drug store they always have their advertised products in stock and seem to have the best prices around

  30. I did not know that walgreens offers this clinics similar to CVS??I usually go to Minuteclinic. But in my case, I just have to wait, because they are not in twincities area.

  34. A new Walgreen’s just opened up in my town, not too far away from me. I will definitely check it out!

  35. I think that it is a great idea. Unfortuantly, there isn’t one in my area or even near me. But I think that it would be wonderful to have as a back-up to your regular family physician.

  37. Wow the nearest one to me is 30 miles.I wish more Walgreens were in the
    program.

  38. Thank you for posting this! I was just wondering where you go (besides the emergency room) to get a flu tested for H1N1. Now I know where to go for ear infections, bladder infections, & the little things that need an antibiotic without having to bother with the doctor’s office.

  39. I think these clinics are great ideas and so convenient. I love that they are so open to treating all sorts of people!

  41. I only wish we had a Take Care clinic in Richmond Ky: We don’t! The description sounds amazing

  48. Take Care Health Systems includes Take Care Consumer Solutions, managers of convenient care clinics located at select Walgreens drugstores nationwide, and Take Care Employer Solutions mverno@roadrunner.com

  49. I think that the Take Care Recovery Plan is a wonderful program. This is a company that really cares about thier customers. What a generous and very compassionate program.
    Thanks.

  51. The clinics are a great idea to treat minor ailments for people and keep them out of the ER where more serious injuries and illnesses need to be treated.

  52. great tips on the site- but there are so many reminders that are great- nothing within driving distance

  53. People who need help now will remember who helped them when they needed it and when they are back on their feet will say thank you by giving back to them.

  54. I visited their site and this looks like a great program. Hope to see one in my area as there are so many people this would benefit.

  55. I think this program is fantastic!!
    Here is what I found on their site –

    WHAT WE TREAT
    We treat patients 18 months and older.

    * Respiratory Illnesses
    * Additional Treatments
    * Skin Conditions
    * Diagnostic Testing
    * Minor Injuries
    * Wellness
    * Vaccinations
    * Physicals

  59. It doesn’t surprise me in the least that Walgreens has this. They are my favoite drug store (especially the refillable rebate cards!!)

  62. Thanks for sharing detailed information with us about the Take Care Clinics!

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  69. what a perfect thing for when you don’t want to go into the doctors, and they do physicals, great for when you just want a quick check up

  70. That’s great that they are helping out the unemployed, Kudos to them!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  74. This is the closest to me.
    Jacksonville, FL 32223
    Mon-Fri 8:00am-7:30pm
    Sat-Sun 9:30am-5:00pm 10428

  75. They don’t have a clinic in my area…yet. They are open 7 days/week including weeknights. Great option for busy families trying to get sports physicals in. Thanks for offering this!

  77. That is a great idea to have the clinics in Walgreens. It would be very convenient to be treated and fill a prescription all in the same place.

  78. This is a great program for the uninsured and unemployed! We need to keep the community/everybody as healthy as possible with the availability of resources to do it!

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  84. This sounds like a great program for those with no insurance. They are not in my area yet – hopefully this program will expand!

  89. I think this is a great idea, especially with so many people out of work right now.

  90. I am very pleased that Walgreens is specifically offering these Take Care Clinics to those who are unemployed and/or have no insurance. Way too often there are Americans who do not qualify for federal or state help, yet they cannot afford insurance or do not have enough money to just pay for a doctor visit. Way to go, Walgreens!!! Thank you for the contest!

  91. I like the idea of quick care clinics to provide easy access for people who often cannot or do not have a family physician–aside from the fact that this type of care is generally cheaper for the patient (and to maintain). Not only do they provide minor illness/injury care, they are an excellent means for health education. Unfortunately they don’t have any of them in this area as yet.

  93. I learned on the website that there is no limit to the number of times a family can visit a Take Care Clinic under the Take Care Recovery Plan offer. Sounds like a good plan. Thanks for spreading the word about this program.

  94. I like the tips on the site and the convenience of Walgreens as there is always one nearby

  95. I think this is an awesome idea, and I can’t believe that someone didn’t think of it a long time ago!

  100. We recently had a Walgreens open in our area. I am glad to see they are community healthy conscience and are providing much needed services.

  102. There’s a need for clinics like this in our country. There’s so many with no insurance.

  104. They are building a Walgreens in our city and I will be interested to see if a clinic will be included. It sounds handy for minor problems.

  112. I went there once when we were temporarily out of work without insurance, and it was a godsend. I had a strep infection which they diagnosed and I picked up my medication there quickly. If I had gone to a clinic it would have cost me an arm and a leg. Thanks for the giveaway!

  114. They don’t have one in this area although there are two local Walgreen’s’ – one is a 24 hour. I love Walgreen’s – can drive through to pick up prescriptions and save the hassle of getting my kids in and out of the car seats

  119. Bravo for this service!

    This brings to mind again the need for a national health care plan in the US. EVERY CITIZEN should have health coverage. Its time for a national plan. Then this clinic would not be necessary.

  120. They don’t have any in my area, but they are expanding. And at many of the clinics, you can get prescribed a medicine on the spot.

  124. Wow-great to know they exist. Too bad, the nearest one to me is a too many miles away. I’m sure Walgreens will add more to the program.

  125. I first heard about these clinics on a national news show (I forgot which) and think it’s a great step in the progress of medical care. There isn’t one around me. I’m in Cali and the one furthest west is in Las Vegas, but I’ll keep my fingers crossed that they open up one in my area soon.

  135. How wonderful. I learned that they provide health evaluations and adult vaccines, like those that help protect against tetanus and prevent shingles, to help you stay healthy.

  137. I thought it was for only people who was unisuranced. Its good to know that I can take my son or myself there for minor stuff.

  138. This is a wonderful idea. I don’t have a Walgreens nearby, but I’ve heard they might be building one soon.

  139. I love that Walgreens is taking such a positive step like this when the economy is in such bad shape, and people are really worried about losing their lifelong jobs, or have lost them. Medical care without coverage can be astoundingly frightening.

  140. Wow, $30 physicals is a great deal! Thanks so much for sharing this. If I hadn’t visited their website I wouldnt have discovered they have a clinic in my area. I’ll definitely be visiting.

  143. I really like Walgreens, in spite of all the other competitors I still go there for my prescriptions.

  144. This sounds like a great idea. I have several Walgreens in my area but they dont have a Take Care clinic’s in my area , hopefully they will in the future.

  145. I knew they had free healthcare for those who lost their jobs, but did not know it also applies to those who are uninsured.

  146. I was impressed! I am passing this information on to some friends that could really use the clinics!

  148. There’s a clinic 3 miles away from me! I never knew that, and now I’ll be sure to check them out!

  149. I love the clinics. Very convenient when you can’t get to the doctor and don’t want to visit the ER for something minor.

  152. At the takecarehealth site, I found out there’s a clinic not far from my house! Thanks for the information. Might be useful in the future!

  153. I think the clinics are a great idea, but unfortunately the closest one is an hour’s drive from my house.

  155. I think this would be great for parents like me who forget to get the physicals done until the last minute. I’m running around every year trying frantically to get it done. Now that I know Walgreen’s do them, I’ll have to remember that for next time. Thanks.

  158. I wish there were one near us, but I didn’t find any in the state of Texas. We do love our local Walgreens though.

  159. I think it’s great that Walgreens is offering these clinics. Walgreens is my perscription pharmacy because it’s open 24/7.

  161. Great idea. I wish there was one near me. Hopefully, there will be one in the near future.

  163. This is a great idea and i will definitely take my family and i.Affordable co pays aswell!

  165. Nice video in the about us section. There’s a Walgreens just 2 miles from my house.

  166. I think this is a great idea. For one sometimes Urgent Care is so backed up it would be great to be able to go and get in right away. I just noticed a bit ago that our Shopko has one which is right by my home.
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  169. At the Take Care website, I found that we have seven clinics in our city. I hope they expand as none were clost to me.

  170. I think the clinics are a great idea but there are none in Arkansas at all. 🙁
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  172. I found one located in my town!

    Thanks!

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  181. These clinics are wonderful, no one should have to worry about basic healthcare!

  188. Thank you to Walgreens for reaching out to the community with the clinics!

  189. You can get a pregnancy test at the Take care clinic. That is pretty cool. Take care clinics are ideal for bust families that don’t have time to go to the doctor for things like ear infections that seem to be reoccuring or sore throats.
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  191. I had no idea that Waglgreens offered this service — it’s amazing the range of maladies and treatments that the Take Care Clinic deals with, everything from acne to asthma. I’ll definitely recommend the Clinic to my friends who don’t have health insurance coverage right now, and I’ll probably use it myself to save some money on physicals and check-ups. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  197. The clinics are a great and it would be wonderful to have one in every walgreens!

  210. I went to the website and looked around andI think it is a way of really giving back and helping those who need it the most.

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  215. Walgreen’s does Diagnostic Testing, which is great. Mine is not too far away and open 24 hours!

  216. Walgreens does a good job at being accessable to everyone at their own level of income. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  217. The take care clinic offers vaccinations but they’re around 100-200 dollars! I would still possibly use this for other more serious conditions, thanks for posting about this cause I never knew it existed!

  218. Thanks for the giveaway…We visited a Take Care Clinic at a Walgreens last year during our vacation when one of the kids got a nasty earache; I was pleasantly surprised at the experience – not a long wait, and it was on a Sunday morning- more so that they accepted our insurance.

  219. I like that the Take Care clinics have been trying to help people who have lost their jobs — that’s very nice!

  220. It looks like a great program, especially for the more routine types of things that a doctor’s office would charge a lot more for.

  226. I like this idea because it’s quick. Waiting at the Dr’s office can take a while

  227. These are great – I wish there were more of them, as it would go a LONG WAY towards unclogging our overworked, over-used ER’s (especially since so many of those visits are for”non-emergent” issues!!!

  229. I like the free healthcare visits for our past, present, and future patients*, and their families, who lose their jobs and are uninsured.

  230. I like the fact that anyone has access to affordable healthcare!
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  232. Wow, I had no idea Walgreens was doing that.
    We have one less than 5 minutes from my house, I really hope that we get one soon.

  234. wow thats a pretty genius idea probably better treatment and less wait than you would get at a doctors office

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  240. This is a really great program! It gives someone that has lost their job, one less thing to worry about.

  243. This is a great program especially the camp physicals but unfortunately I learned that the Walgreens in my neck of the woods are not currently participating in this program.

  244. I think it’s great that Walgreens is stepping in here and making a difference with this program.
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  245. I blogged about it here
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  250. I love the idea. They are great for those who don’t have health insurance coverage.

  251. any thing legal sounds good for a Family where Parents have no insurance….Can not get it for Husband with Diabetes or Wife with Migranes….they will not even give it to Us unless willing to pay $1200 WE are unemployed how can We afford that?

  257. It’s a fantastic program and shows the intergrity of Walgreens.Alot of people are out of work and
    down on their luck.They get sick and deserve good healthcare too.Kudos to Walgreens for
    coming up with the Take Care Clinics