Urgent care centers cut down on wait times and have better hours of operation

You made it through the night, but you still aren’t feeling well. The next available appointment with your primary care physician is not until tomorrow. What do you do? Head to one of Penn State Health St. Joseph’s Urgent Care Centers, where you’ll see a health care provider who can advise you on your condition and help you make a plan for recovery.

Health care providers at urgent care centers can treat fractures, cuts, burns and other injuries, as well as conditions such as an allergic reaction, flu, mild to moderate asthma attack, eye irritation or nausea. Each location has X-ray and lab services so providers can diagnose and treat patients during their visit. With no appointment necessary, bring your student’s up-to-date immunization record and simplify the back-to-school process. For just $30 for a sports physical exam and $45 for a school physical exam, it is easy to keep your student on track.

“We provide access for patients with acute but not life threatening illnesses or injuries 364 days of the year,” said Debbie Wingenroth, director of ambulatory sites.

With locations in Strausstown and Maidencreek and Muhlenburg Townships, St Joseph’s Urgent Care Centers are accessible to patients throughout Berks County. There is no need to schedule an appointment and all the facilities are open until 9 p.m. weekdays to accommodate people who work during the day.

Penn State Health St. Joseph Urgent Care – Strausstown

44 East Ave
Strausstown, PA 19559

610-488-9790

Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

State Health St. Joseph Urgent Care – Maidencreek

108 Plaza Drive, Suite 101

Blandon, PA 19510

610-208-4650

Monday-Friday, 1 to 9 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Penn State Health St. Joseph Urgent Care – Muhlenberg

4301 N 5th Street Highway

Muhlenberg, PA 19605

610-208-8801 

Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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