ABOVE: Renown Urgent Care at 6512 South McCarran Blvd is now open.
Renown Health is proud to announce the opening of a new urgent care facility located at 6512 South McCarran Blvd in Southwest Reno, providing high quality, convenient and affordable urgent care for families in Reno and surrounding communities. This facility, opening today, Nov. 18, is Renown’s 12th urgent care location and is equipped to treat patients of all ages with minor illnesses, injuries and other non-life-threatening conditions, 7 days a week.
“We’re grateful that our customers continue to tell us what matters most to them. They’ve asked for more Renown urgent care locations, and we’re listening. As southwest Reno continues to grow, we’re proud to open a beautiful new urgent care site that offers high quality, convenient and affordable care seven days a week, right near the shopping district, Lakeridge Shores, Rancharrah and Caughlin Ranch communities,” said Brian Erling, MD, MBA, CEO & President, Renown Health. “As Nevada's only not-for-profit academic health system, we are committed to reinvesting our proceeds to enhance clinical expertise, expand facilities and services and invest in the health and well-being of our community.”
Renown Urgent Care Services at 6512 S. McCarran Blvd., Reno location include;
- Treatment of minor injuries like sprains, cuts or burns;
- Diagnosis and treatment of illnesses such as flu, cold, fever or infections;
- Assessment and treatment of minor allergic reactions;
- Follow-up or ongoing treatments that don’t require an emergency room visit;
- Diagnostic needs, including lab work and imaging.
"Accessible urgent care sites are fundamental to keeping a community healthy. Urgent Care is often the front door to the healthcare system. We now have 12 Urgent Care locations across Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Fernley and Fallon where people have immediate access to care for injuries, illness and same-day medical needs. Our new Renown Urgent Care site at 6512 South McCarran Blvd., ensures that our community has trusted and reliable seven-day-a-week access to care that fits their busy lives,” said Rahul Mediwala, MD, MBA, CEO of Renown Medical Group.
Renown Urgent Care Highlights Include;
- Dedicated patient care for all adults and children for non-life-threatening symptoms seven days a week (open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.);
- Convenient southwest Reno location at Quail Corners with parking available just outside the entrance;
- Experienced, board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners and skilled medical professionals to provide care;
- Onsite laboratory for testing.
“Urgent care plays a vital role in bridging the gap between primary care and emergency care--offering timely care for your non-life-threatening conditions and illnesses,” said Keri Piper-Colonna, Administrative Director of Renown Urgent Care. “We look forward to working with each patient, family member and neighbor in this community to provide guidance, treatment and continued follow up care at this urgent care location. Our dedicated team of experienced, board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and skilled medical professionals is here to offer the expertise needed to care for you and your loved ones.”
Renown Urgent Care is making it easier for patients to manage their visit times by offering the option to reserve a spot in line before arriving. See current wait times and reserve a time slot at specific urgent care locations, including the 6512 S. McCarran Blvd., Reno location.
Walk-in
You can also visit a Renown Urgent Care location for a walk-in visit.
For New Patients to Renown Health
If you are a new patient, you can register as a guest here to find a care provider and schedule an appointment.
Expanding Urgent Care Access
The Renown Urgent Care on S. McCarran location is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for people to obtain expert care for minor illnesses, injuries and non-life-threatening conditions. Renown urgent care locations offer walk-in visits and online check-in at www.renown.org, with most insurances accepted, including Medicaid and Medicare. Prominence Health Plan is not accepted. Patients can learn more or view all urgent care locations by visiting renown.org/Health-Services/Urgent-Care.
About Renown Health
Renown Health is the region’s largest, locally governed, not-for-profit integrated academic health care network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and northeast California. With a workforce of more than 8,000 physicians, nurses and employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination, and innovation. The organization comprises a trauma center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, a medical group and urgent care network, and the locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. For more information, visit renown.org.
