Healthcare with Compassion: WeCare Primary & Urgent Care Serves Opens in Clinton

Bringing a Personal Touch to Comprehensive Medical Services

Since opening on July 17, WeCare Primary & Urgent Care has been extending its healing touch to the people of Clinton and the surrounding area. Operating from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, WeCare is dedicated to offering both walk-in and appointment-based services, ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible to everyone when they need it the most.

At the heart of WeCare Primary & Urgent Care is Bhadrik Patel, a seasoned healthcare professional and the founder and CEO of WeCare Family Health and Urgent Care. Bhadrik’s lifelong aspiration to provide healthcare with empathy and understanding was nurtured during his formative years. This vision drove him to establish a facility that embodies his values of love, kindness, and compassion, values that are often missing in the current healthcare landscape. With a diverse background encompassing specialties ranging from Neurosurgery to Family Medicine, Bhadrik has garnered a deep understanding of the medical field’s nuances and complexities.

“One may enter as a patient, but they leave as a family member,” Bhadrik Patel emphasizes, underlining the essence of WeCare’s approach. His multilingual abilities further enable him to reach out to diverse ethnic communities, making quality healthcare more accessible to all.

Unveiling a New Paradigm in Healthcare Services

WeCare Primary & Urgent Care is more than just a medical facility. The local facility is equipped to provide both urgent and primary healthcare services.

For urgent medical concerns, patients can avail of walk-in services from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays. As demand for services grows, weekend hours will be added making sure that timely medical services are in reach for everyone.

The range of services offered by WeCare includes:

1. Urgent Care:WeCare’s experienced providers are available on a walk-in basis, seven days a week, offering prompt medical assistance for a wide range of health concerns.
2. Primary Care:For those without a regular family doctor, WeCare offers comprehensive primary care services. The commitment to holistic healthcare includes various on-site services. If specialized care is required, appropriate referrals are made to external specialists.
3. Minor Surgical Procedures:WeCare’s skilled medical team is proficient in performing minor surgical procedures, including the removal of skin lesions, abscess incision and drainage, laceration repair, minor burns and wound care, and toenail removal.
4. Illnesses and Injuries:From routine conditions to injuries, WeCare is equipped to address a diverse array of medical concerns. On-site lab tests and digital x-rays expedite the diagnostic process, enabling timely treatment.
5. Physical Exams:WeCare covers a gamut of physical exams, from annual wellness check-ups to school, sports, and employment physicals, eliminating the need for prior appointments.
6. Immunizations:Routine immunizations and boosters are administered on a walk-in basis, ensuring that patients stay up to date with their vaccination schedules.
7. Women’s Services:Women’s health services, including pregnancy tests, urinary tract infection evaluations, and treatment for bladder and yeast infections, are available.
8. Travel Services:WeCare also offers guidance and prescriptions for international and domestic travel-related concerns, including travel vaccinations and motion sickness.

Experience healthcare that not only heals but also cares – that’s the WeCare way. Meet the staff at the Clinton WeCare:

Miranda Gaillard, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Gaillard is from Anderson but has ties to the community when she taught at Piedmont technical College in Greenwood and Laurens. Her husband has also worked in Laurens for 25 years.

Gaillard has 16 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, with 10 years of experience in Emergency medicine varying from a Level 1 Trauma center to a smaller more rural Level III trauma center. During her time in the ER, she served as a preceptor for new staff, students, and externs. She also has 5 years of educational experience, where she served as a nursing instructor, and Department head of Nursing at a local Technical College. Gaillard obtained her Associate Degree of Nursing from Piedmont Technical College in 2007, a bachelor’s degree of Nursing (2010) and a Dual master’s degree (MSN/MHA) in 2016 from the University of Phoenix, and an additional master’s degree of Nursing (FNP) in 2023. She obtained her Family Nurse Practitioner certification in 2023. Gaillard has a desire to provide patient centered, compassionate care to her patients and enjoys teaching patients, families, and students.

Blakely Thompson, Front Office Staff and Assistant

Thompson, a Laurens native serves as the front office staff and assistant. She grew up in Laurens County and outside of work she enjoys time with her family, working at the family owned kennel, Teal Creek Retrievers and Kennel. She is a huge asset to the WeCare family and enjoys helping those in need.

A Healthcare Haven with a Difference

Choosing WeCare Primary & Urgent Care translates to choosing a compassionate, comprehensive, and convenient healthcare experience. With minimal wait times, walk-ins welcome, and easy online appointment booking, WeCare puts patients’ needs first. On-site facilities such as x-rays, EKGs, and labs ensure prompt diagnostics, while accepting most insurance plans ensures accessibility.

Notably, WeCare is committed to serving the community in all capacities, providing affordable self-pay options for those without insurance coverage.

If you’re seeking alternative healthcare that truly cares, WeCare Primary & Urgent Care is the destination. Visit them today at 129 S. Broad St., Clinton, SC 29325, or reach out to them at (864) 547-1245.

Other locations of WeCare Primary & Urgent Care include Columbia, Greenville and Union, South Carolina.