American Family Care Acquires Velocity Urgent Care Locations in Connecticut

Nation's Primary Care and Urgent Care Leader Expands Presence in New England

BIRMINGHAM, AL / ACCESSWIRE / August 4, 2022 / American Family Care (AFC), the nation's leading provider of accessible primary care, urgent care, and occupational medicine, is proud to announce the addition of Velocity Urgent Care's two Connecticut medical centers to our expanding New England network.

The former Velocity Urgent Care locations at 396 Cromwell Avenue in Rocky Hill; and 365 Queen Street in Southington will now operate as AFC clinics. Current Velocity patients can expect the continuation of the same quality care they have received in the past. All current services and records will be maintained.

"Adding the two Velocity clinics to our family is the latest step in our dedication to bringing unprecedented medical coverage to New England," said Jason Badyrka, AFC's Chief Operating Officer. "There is a lot of opportunity in this region to fill a void in the healthcare arena and give patients another option for care."

American Family Care is proud to have been at the forefront and to continue our nation's battle against COVID through testing, vaccinations, and treatment as appropriate.

AFC offers state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment across a broad range of health and wellness services. Our highly qualified providers diagnose and treat various illnesses and injuries such as the flu, cold, and accidents, including broken bones, and help patients manage different health conditions, from arthritis to diabetes to high blood pressure. For our business clients, we also offer pre-employment physicals, drug screening, and treatment of work-related injuries.

"We are excited to continue our growth in the New England area, providing greater access to quality, accessible, affordable healthcare in the Rocky Hill and Southington communities," according to Tom Kelly, VP of Operations for the Connecticut territory. "By applying AFC's operating model, we can provide a wider array of urgent care and primary care services and continue to increase the accessibility and affordability of high-quality care throughout Connecticut and all of New England."

AFC has 16 clinics in Connecticut and operates 280 clinics across 28 states. An additional 28 clinics are anticipated to open before the end of this year. The company is slated to expand to 500 locations over the next few years.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Nancy Bostrom [email protected] 919-459-8163

Sue Yannello [email protected] 919-459-8162

About American Family Care:

Founded by Dr. Bruce Irwin with a single location in 1982, American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 250 clinics and 1500 in-network physicians caring for nearly 6 million patients a year, AFC is the nation's leading provider of urgent care and occupational medicine. Ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the United States, AFC's stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient. For more information, visit americanfamilycare.com.

SOURCE: American Family Care