EmUrgentCare to Open Urgent Care Facility in Saugerties

Saugerties, NY – July 14, 2010 - EmUrgentCare, a professional medical facility equipped to treat urgent and non-urgent illnesses and injuries for patients of all ages, announced today that they will be opening a second location along the 9W corridor, in Saugerties, N.Y. just South of the Village, Ulster County. 

EmUrgentCare will be investing between $1.2 -$1.3 million to purchase, renovate and equip the existing location at 2902 Route 9W. The building, previously intended as a self storage location, has been vacant for approximately eight years. Additionally, EmUrgentCare will be creating new jobs in the area. “We are currently looking to fill eight positions including Medical Providers, X-Ray Technologists, Billing Specialists and Front Desk Reception,” reports Pamela Hassett, COO and Practice Manager of EmUrgentCare. “We are looking forward to working with the outstanding and talented workforce in Ulster County.”

The response to the project from the community has been very positive and the EmUrgentCare team has been impressed by the level of cooperation and excitement from Town and County Officials. Town of Saugerties Supervisor Greg Helsmoortel recognized the value that EmUrgentCare is bringing to Saugerties and Ulster County,  “We are thrilled to have EmUrgentCare invest in and join our community,” said Helsmoortel.  “Their presence will have a great impact on our area by creating new jobs, rehabbing a vacant building and of course improving the health and welfare of the people in our community.”  

The new location will provide much needed medical care to Ulster County residents and visitors. EmUrgentCare provides urgent care treatment for illnesses and injuries such as cuts and lacerations, sprains, bone fractures, colds /flu, asthma, and ear and throat infections. Visits to urgent care centers are typically much less expensive and quicker than visits to an emergency room and are covered by most insurance. 

EmUrgentCare is working closely with the Ulster County Industrial Development Agency (UCIDA), the Ulster County Economic Development Corporation (UCDC), and Town of Saugerties officials to make the project as strong as possible. An application has been submitted for UCIDA incentives which will enable the project to move forward with than an aggressive timeframe and the essential resources needed to provide critical medical services for local business and to the regional community.  Development plans include renovating an existing structure to the highest standard possible and the implementation of technology upgrades essential to providing state-of-the-art care, thus transforming a dormant location into a valued community asset.  At the July UCIDA meeting, the members expressed a desire that during the selection process EmUrgentCare prioritize companies that use local labor and provide full health insurance benefits. 

The Ulster County IDA has voted to approve a resolution setting a public hearing for EmUrgentCare’s application for a sale-leaseback agreement that would provide property tax incentives along with mortgage tax and sales and use tax exemptions.  These standard benefits provide incentives for companies facing the large upfront costs of establishing or expanding a business including property acquisition, building construction or renovation, equipment purchases and other expenditures.

“EmUrgentCare has a great track record as a high quality service business with a strong community spirit,” said Lance Matteson, CEO of the IDA and President of UCDC.  “We look forward to doing our part to help them get established in Ulster County.”
 
Founded in 2003, EmUrgentCare has provided treatment for over 100,000 patient visits and has been certified by the Urgent Care Association of America. EmUrgentCare’s medical staff is trained in emergency medicine and provides outstanding medical treatment to the entire family in a professional and welcoming environment.

EmUrgentCare has historically been supportive of the local community, strongly supporting many local causes and not-for-profit groups. There will be a strong commitment to the greater Saugerties area both with financial support and active participation with the local Chamber, Rotary and other essential community based organizations.

Additionally, EmUrgentCare provides support to local businesses. OccMedCare, EmUrgentCare’s Occupational Medicine Division, offers customized programs for local businesses and community service organizations to help them hire the right people through drug screening and fitness testing, treat injured workers promptly and professionally, reduce workers compensation expense, get injured employees back to work promptly and ensure compliance with governmental regulations.

“Our team is looking forward to partnering with the medical community within Ulster County,” said Dr. Stephen  Hassett, EmUrgentCare Principal and Chief Medical Officer.  “While there is some overlap in services, EmUrgentCare has always prided itself on partnering with primary care physicians, specialists and local hospitals to provide quality patient care.  Urgent Care centers are an essential component to the health of a community, especially now given the strain on our hospital’s Emergency Departments and availability of primary care doctors.”  \

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Contact: Pamela Hassett, COO and Practice Manager - (518) 731.9000    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Contact Information:
For electronic images and logos, please visit www.EmUrgentCare.com  ( ‘EmUrgentCare News’ Section)
Mailing Address:  11835 Route 9W,    West Coxsackie, NY 12192-3605
Phone:  (518) 731.9000      Fax:  (518) 731.9119
Employment Inquiries:  EmUrgentCare is hiring. Please visit the “Join our Team” section of our website for a listing of current open positions. For employment inquiries, contact Danielle Bradt: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .