Twist an ankle playing basketball? Feeling a little under the weather? There is a new spot to get treated in Barrington.

Brown University Health recently opened a new urgent care facility in Barrington. The Brown University Health Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic is located at 236 County Road, and serves patients 18 months and older. Olivier Gherardi, DO serves as medical director of the Brown University Health Urgent Care.

“We’re proud to expand Brown Health Urgent Care to Barrington,” Dr. Gherardi said. “The timing of our new location is excellent given the recent spike in cold and flu cases. Now residents of Barrington and nearby communities with minor illnesses or injuries have the advantage of walk-in care with a Brown Health provider, all year long.

“Urgent care delivers quick treatment for unexpected health issues that aren’t life-threatening.”

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In addition to colds and flu, Brown Health Urgent Care in Barrington offers treatment for a variety of medical needs from animal bites to UTIs. Patients can also obtain x-rays, flu and tetanus shots, COVID testing, and sports physicals. An appointment is not required at any of Brown Health Urgent Care’s locations. (The walk-in clinic does not see patients who have been in motor vehicle accidents or who have work-related injuries, stated the clinic’s website.)

Brown Health Urgent Care in Barrington is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays, Sundays and some holidays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All locations are closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

A special ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday morning, Jan. 13. John Fernandez, president and CEO of Brown University Health, welcomed guests the grand opening.

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