Midwest Urgent Care

Health Care on Your Schedule

By Linda Sutherland

What makes an excellent urgent care facility? First and foremost, it provides individuals with much-needed medical support when they cannot see their primary physician. The staff greets patients calmly and knowledgeably during a stressful situation. They offer quick and efficient accessibility to health care during extended hours when most practices are closed. Perhaps most importantly, they provide appropriate treatment for injuries and illnesses that are urgent but are not severe enough to require an emergency room visit. In a nutshell, urgent care bridges the gap between primary care and emergency care. 

Midwest Urgent Care checks all these boxes and more. They provide a myriad of services at their two Omaha locations. Midwest Urgent Care is privately owned, which gives its patients greater flexibility than a walk-in clinic that is part of a large-scale medical corporation. In addition to their regular daytime hours, Midwest Urgent Care is open on evenings, weekends, and holidays, when primary care is not available. Their wait times are short compared to those you might find in an emergency room, where you can literally wait for hours to be seen. This saves time for walk-in urgent care patients and reserves emergency services for true emergencies. Everyone benefits!

The co-owners of Midwest Urgent Care, Jon and Kristi Wilson, believe strongly in an excellent, patient-friendly experience that is easily accessible and convenient for all. Jon grew up in Iowa and Kristi grew up in Nebraska, and their midwestern values serve them well in this field. Kristi was a nurse for nearly three decades and is now an APRN. Kristi is committed to the operations side of Midwest Urgent Care, and Jon is committed to the business end. They both believe strongly in the value that their clinics offer to the community.

Kristi also believes strongly in her staff, applauding their dedication to the clinics and their patients. She wants to ensure that every patient gets personalized care and attention and that they are never rushed, and she knows that can’t happen unless her team also feels appreciated and supported. The professionals at the Midwest Urgent Care clinics are helpful, informative, and caring, all of which are vital to running a successful urgent care facility. And that is just the thing that stands out to me upon visiting Midwest Urgent Care—the genuine caring and connection that the staff members offer their patients. You can tell that you are not just a number here and that you are getting quality care from people who treat you as an individual. 

Any time you or a member of your family has a medical concern that needs attention but falls short of an emergency, it’s time to visit Midwest Urgent Care. They treat lacerations, urinary tract infections (UTIs), bronchitis, allergies, sprains, fractures, burns, asthma attacks, and corneal abrasions (to name just a few). They treat people of all ages, including kids. They do sports physicals, and they will soon be adding DOT physicals and immigrant physicals to their roster. They can do lab testing, x-rays, and EKGs and can take care of workers compensation injury and illness. They can even do wellness exams if you can’t get in with your regular provider. And most importantly…you do not need an appointment!

When asked what advice she would give someone who was thinking about starting a business, Kristi notes that the value of a mentor cannot be overstated. “A mentor is an extraordinary asset to have and can provide you with endless advice and guidance as you navigate a new venture,” she shares. 

As mentioned, Midwest Urgent Care has two Omaha locations, one at 120th and Dodge, and the other at 167th and Maple. The Dodge location is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 402-493-2100 with questions. The Maple location is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 402-965-4000 to reach the Maple location. To find them both online, visit midwesturgentcare.com. 

Illness and injury don’t always occur at convenient times. When you need care outside your primary doctor’s office hours, walk in at Midwest Urgent Care! These wonderful health care professionals want to provide you and your family with the best in urgent health care. 

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