Healthcare on Your Schedule: How to Get Primary Care Fast

Expanded Hours for In Person Care

With competing demands from work, family, school and everything else, finding time for your health can be a challenge—especially when your provider’s office is across town and has limited hours.  

At MetroHealth, our goal is to meet you where you are and make healthcare more convenient and centered on you. Over the past few months, we’ve been excited to announce expanded hours. See how we’re continuing these efforts to make getting primary care easier for our community.  

How is MetroHealth Expanding Access to Primary Care?

Your health and your time matter to us. So, whether it’s an early-morning appointment before work, an evening visit after school activities or a virtual visit from home, we’re here for you—on your schedule.    

Expanded hours for routine and same-day care are now available at these locations across Northeast Ohio:

• Beachwood Health Center 
• Brecksville Health and Surgery Center
• Brooklyn Health Center
• Brunswick Health Center
• Middleburg Heights November Family Health Center
• Ohio City Health Center 
• Parma Medical Center
• Westlake Health Center
• West Park Health Center

But we’re not stopping there! Additional MetroHealth locations will soon offer extended access, giving patients across Northeast Ohio even more ways to fit healthcare into your busy lives. You can also expect:    

• Same-day or next-day appointments for when you need care right away 
• Virtual visits for care from anywhere in Ohio 
• Easy online scheduling through MyChart 

What is Virtual Primary Care, and How Does It Work?

In-person care is great, but it may not work for everyone. That’s where virtual care can help. When it feels impossible to visit your provider in person, you can receive expert care from anywhere, using your smartphone, tablet or computer.  

We offer three types of virtual care. We also coordinate any virtual care you receive with your other in-person and virtual providers. Plus, we store all your information in one medical record that you can view at any time.

• Virtual Urgent Care
  Virtual urgent care is helpful when you have unexpected medical concerns that need attention immediately but aren’t severe enough to require the emergency room. Examples include cold and cough symptoms, allergies, nausea, pink eye and yeast infections. These appointments typically last 15 minutes. 

• Same-Day Virtual Care
  Same-day virtual care is a go-to solution for unexpected, immediate needs, such as medication refills and questions about medical conditions. These visits allow you to choose a time during the day that works for you and doesn’t require any travel. Appointments usually last 15 minutes. 

• Scheduled Virtual Primary Care
  Scheduled virtual primary care allows for in-depth discussions about your health, preventive care and how to manage long-term (chronic) conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. The benefit of virtual primary care is that you can build a lasting relationship with a primary care provider from the comfort of your home. Your appointment usually takes about 20-30 minutes.  

Find Convenient Primary Care Across Northeast Ohio

Get the exceptional primary care you need and deserve at MetroHealth. With extended hours at office locations throughout Northeast Ohio and options for virtual visits from home, we’re making it easier than ever to prioritize your health.  Find primary care near me.  

Your Questions Answered

Why should I schedule primary care visits?
Primary care is basic healthcare. Scheduling a yearly appointment with a primary care provider, along with sick visits, helps you prevent illness, find problems early when they’re more treatable, manage long-term conditions and stay well.  

What are the extended hours at each MetroHealth location?
Check each MetroHealth primary care location page for its specific hours. Most locations are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., depending on the day.

How much do virtual visits cost?
Most insurance plans cover the cost of virtual visits. If you are paying without insurance, a virtual visit costs $65.