Zeeland Community Hospital

Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital Expanded Urgent Care Hours

ZEELAND, Mich., January 18, 2016 – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital will be expanding their urgent care hours beginning February 1, 2016. The new hours of operation will be Monday to Friday, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital urgent care provides treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, including:

·       Abrasions/cuts
·       Allergies
·       Asthma attacks (minor)
·       Broken bones (minor)
·       Bruises
·       Burns (minor)
·       Colds, cough, flu and sore throats
·       Ear, eye and skin infections
·       Ear or eye injuries (minor)
·       Fevers
·       Headaches or dizziness
·       Minor wounds requiring stitches
·       Sprains or strains
·       Urinary tract infections

Patients can enter via the main entrance, which features ample and convenient parking and a covered drop-off area.

Located in the hospital, urgent care is steps away from x-ray, laboratory, cardiopulmonary and the emergency department. In addition, most prescriptions given during a visit can be filled immediately at the hospital’s InstyMeds™ medication dispenser.

Spectrum Health is a not-for-profit health system, based in West Michigan, offering a full continuum of care through the Spectrum Health Hospital Group, which is comprised of 12 hospitals, including Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital; 183 ambulatory and service sites; more than 3,400 physicians and advanced practice providers, including nearly 1,400 members of the Spectrum Health Medical Group; and Priority Health, a health plan with about 658,000 members. Spectrum Health is West Michigan’s largest employer, with 23,800 employees. The organization provided $283 million in community benefit during its 2015 fiscal year. Spectrum Health is the only health system in Michigan to be named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems® by Truven Health Analytics for 2015. This is the fourth time the organization has received this recognition.

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Contact:

Ashley Kiekintveld  
Communication Coordinator        
616.748.3610
ashley.kiekintveld@spectrumhealth.org
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