Walk-in medical care now at Family Medicine
In a response to community feedback, the Family Medicine office of MidMichigan Physicians Group in Alpena is offering a daily walk-in service for minor illness and non-life-threatening injuries. The walk-in service is located at the Family Medicine office (formally Alpena Medical Arts), 211 Long Rapids Road in Alpena.
As a part of this new service, MidMichigan Physicians Group welcomes Margit A. Erkkila, F.N.P.-B.C., to the Family Medicine office. Erkkila has years of previous experience as a nurse practitioner working at the Ear, Nose and Throat practice in Alpena.
Walk-in service is open to existing patients and members of the community for minor emergencies when the patient’s regular doctor is not available. Patients may check-in from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Patients should visit the walk-in service for acute problems, such as sinus infections, flu-like symptoms, earaches, sore throat, fever and minor injuries. In order to best serve those with unexpected health issues, walk-in service will not be available for ongoing chronic conditions where an appointment with a provider would be more appropriate.
Those interested in more information may contact the Family Medicine office of MidMichigan Physicians Group in Alpena at 354-2142.