Urgent Care of Cowley County, located in Winfield, will close permanently on Thursday, according to a statement issued through the company website.
Walk in appointments will be available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Wednesday and Thursday.
Rising costs of medical supplies, equipment and staffing, as well as stagnant insurance reimbursement were cited as reasons for the closing. Urgent Care has operated for eight years and noted in the statement that when it opened there were no other urgent care options available.
“The expansion of other convenient care options in both Ark City and Winfield—while beneficial to the community—has contributed to the financial strain on our facility,” officials said through a statement. “This has been a difficult decision to make and was not made lightly. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our community for trusting us with your care over the years and to our exceptional staff who have worked tirelessly for our patients.”
Family Care Center, which provides primary care to patients at the same location on 19th, will continue to operate.
All Urgent Care medical records will be maintained by Family Care Center. To request a copy of your records or have records sent to your primary care provider, please call 620-705-5050.
