Urgent Care Center Fulfills Needs of Local Residents and Businesses as it Approaches 20,000 Patient Visits
(PASADENA, CA – November 8, 2011) — Pasadena Community Urgent Care has celebrated its first anniversary with anticipation of surpassing 20,000 patient visits by the end of the year. Created through a unique collaboration among four community partners, the center opened in October 2010 to provide a sensible alternative to crowded hospital emergency departments for those times when people can’t wait for a doctor’s appointment but the healthcare need isn’t life threatening.

“We have been thrilled with the reception we’ve received from local residents as well as from local businesses who have appreciated our convenient hours, cost-savings and attentive staff,” said Wendy Karsten, chief executive officer of Huntington Medical Foundation whose physicians staff  PCUC. “As we head into our second year, we will continue to look for new and even...