Nantucket (Mass.) Cottage Hospital has launched an orthopedic walk-in clinic, expanding access to same-day care for musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries, according to a May 5 Nantucket Current report.
The clinic operates within the Nantucket Cottage Medical Group at the hospital and builds on orthopedic service expansions connected to Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham, including recent surgeon recruitment efforts. Nantucket Cottage Hospital is part of Mass General Brigham.
The walk-in clinic provides care for nonemergency injuries such as sprains and joint pain for patients 5 and older. Services include physical exams, X-rays, casting and bracing, with a goal of reducing unnecessary emergency department visits. Appointments are not required.
Patients must be registered with Mass General Brigham to receive care, the report said.
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