Tampa General Hospital plans to construct a 6,500-square-foot urgent care center at the main entrance of Babcock Ranch in The Shoppes at Yellow Pine on Cypress Parkway as a part of a partnership between the academic health care system and Kitson & Partners, developers of the master-planned community. The TGH Urgent Care Powered by Fast Track is the first step in the partnership with the community, which is home to 8,000 residents. The new clinic, which is expected to open in 2025, plans to be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and will treat common illnesses and injuries. Common tests, check-ups and procedures to be offered at TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track include school and sports physicals, X-rays and certain laboratory tests. This new clinic also will offer testing for infectious conditions, including COVID-19 and the flu. Occupational health services also are available and include pre-employment screenings, employment physicals, workers’ compensation injuries and vaccinations.
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