New AFC Urgent Care in East Meadow Marks Debut of First Long Island AFC Urgent Care

September 19, 2016; East Meadow, New York – American Family Care (AFC), the nation’s leading provider of urgent care and second largest privately owned operator of urgent care and accessible primary care facilities in the country, is expanding its signature brand of quality healthcare with the opening of its first urgent care center on Long Island in East Meadow on Monday, September 19, 2016. With more people having health insurance than ever before, the demand for healthcare continues to increase.

The brand new state-of-the-art 4,000 square foot facility, located at 2310 Hempstead Turnpike, features seven exam rooms, two triage rooms, a procedure room and digital x-ray services. AFC Urgent Care is ready to answer the call of providing immediate quality healthcare services within its convenient, caring and comfortable environment.

Managing Partners Lou Dionisio and Justin Schwartz are encouraged about the opportunities that lie ahead. “Our goal is to provide the best possible healthcare within our local neighborhoods,” Dionisio said. “We’re not just another new business in East Meadow. We live here, work here, and share the same desire to expand our involvement within East Meadow, Levittown and Hicksville by becoming an integral part of these communities. We are also committed to employing staff from the surrounding communities, keeping our services and operations all in the family.”

Guided by this community-minded focus, Dionisio and Schwartz developed a charitable initiative to support East Meadow School District’s SMART (Student Motivation, Achievement, and Resiliency Team) program. For every patient who mentions they are an East Meadow student or employee during an office visit or exam, AFC Urgent Care will donate $5.00 to the SMART committee in support of SMART’s activities and programs for local students. This charitable initiative will run from September 2016 through April 2017.

“The SMART program benefits students of all ages within the East Meadow School District,” added Schwartz. “It encourages healthy attitudes and behaviors while helping kids navigate a sometimes challenging world. In giving back $5.00 per student, we believe we can make a great positive impact in supporting our next generation of leaders on Long Island.”

AFC Urgent Care Opens in East Meadow Highlights of AFC Urgent Care services and amenities:

· All patients are handled in a single visit for acute illness and trauma (including minor surgical procedures).

· The center is equipped with an on-site laboratory and digital x-ray services.

· Services are affordable and most insurance, including Medicare, is accepted

· Patients who pay with cash receive a discount on services and out-of-pocket costs are a fraction of what patients could pay for a trip to an emergency room.

· Patients experience minimal wait time in a comfortable setting.

· Staff members are constantly training and improving on internal systems

· AFC Urgent Care centers are locally owned and operated. You’ll see the owners and staff at community events, local school events and around town.

Newly appointed Medical Director Michael Alan Lee, MD has expressed his commitment to patients and commented on his staff. “Our professional staff of physicians, x-ray technicians and medical assistants offer the best possible care in a compassionate environment while respecting the rights and privacy of all patients,” Lee said. “AFC is setting new standards of excellence in the health care industry and will quickly become a recognized brand name of urgent care centers on Long Island.”

AFC Urgent Care hosted two celebratory events prior to opening. A grand opening ceremony was held on September 15th with support from several local elected officials, business owners and the East Meadow chamber of commerce. On September 17th, AFC hosted an open-invite community celebration was held for hundreds of community members and their families in attendance. Saturday’s festivities included a meet-and-greet with former professional basketball player/head coach of the New York Knicks, and current New York Liberty coach, Herb Williams.

“We look forward to bringing first-class patient care to East Meadow and to becoming a leading healthcare resource in our community,” Dionisio concluded.

For more information, contact AFC Urgent Care East Meadow, located at 2310 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, NY 11554. Call (516) 346-5090 or visit www.afcurgentcareeastmeadow.com

Founded by an emergency room physician seeking a more efficient, affordable and personable system for urgent care patients, AFC Urgent Care walk-in medical centers are sweeping the country as the nation's largest urgent care franchise. AFC Urgent Care provides state-of-the-art treatment for acute illness, trauma (including minor surgical procedures), and has on-site laboratory and digital x-ray services. Pre-employment physicals, drug screenings, and treatment of work related injuries are also available to local employers. By the end of 2016, AFC Urgent Care will have over 200 locations in 26 states.

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PHOTO CAPTIONS:
AFC Urgent Care East Meadow Leadership Pic: Pictured at AFC’s Urgent Care Center East Meadow grand opening from left to right are: Managing Partner Justin Schwartz, Medical Director Michael Alan Lee, MD, and Managing Partner Lou Dionisio.

AFC Urgent Care East Meadow Location Pic: Pictured is American Family Care’s first Long Island urgent care center that recently opened in East Meadow, NY.