New Horizons Healthcare Expands to Offer Open Access

New Horizons Healthcare is now offering “open access,” making it easier for anyone in the Roanoke region to get medical treatment at its Melrose Avenue location.

Open access offers same-day and walk-in non-emergency medical care to all, patients and non-patients alike. Those who are insured, underinsured or uninsured are all welcome. Same-day appointments can be made to reduce wait time by calling (540) 362-0360.

“Open access is another way New Horizons Healthcare is helping residents of the Roanoke region access high-quality, affordable health care,” said Laura Buennemeyer, a physician assistant with the open access. “At the same time it is helping to reduce non-emergent visits to the ER and the costs associated with that.”

A dedicated medical team of experienced providers is standing by during these open access hours:

• Monday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p .m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p .m., effective June 1 | Closed for lunch 12 noon – 1 PM

New Horizons Healthcare, a federally qualified health center, has been serving the Roanoke region since 2000. Its mission is to increase access to quality, affordable health care.

New Horizons Healthcare provides medical care, behavioral health care, dental care and pharmacy services at its main location, 3716 Melrose Ave. in Northwest Roanoke. In addition it provides family medicine and pediatrics at 1215 3rd St. in Southwest Roanoke, and dental care at 321 Tazewell Ave. in Southeast Roanoke.

The open access program is available only at New Horizons Healthcare’s Melrose location. It is supported by a grant funded by Virginia Health Care Foundation.

For more information, call (540) 362-0360 or visit jenniferv20.sg-host.com.