AFC Sees Success in Tuscaloosa

January 19, 2010

TUSCALOOSA, al –JANUARY 18, 2010 – On October 19, 2009, American Family Care had the privilege of having the Grand Opening of its’ 22nd clinic located in Tuscaloosa, AL. The clinic is conveniently located on Hwy 69 by Shelton State and is a prime location for a growing area of Tuscaloosa. The Grand Opening was well attended with enthusiastic support from the Tuscaloosa Chamber and the surrounding community.

The clinic has already seen success since its’ opening in October, with continued patient growth and repeat patient visits. Tracy Grissett, the clinic manager at Tuscaloosa, says “The staff at the Tuscaloosa Clinic is an integral part of our success and they work together daily to ensure the patients receive the best care possible. “

The clinic is open 7 days a week, 8:00 am- 8:00 pm- with “No Appointment Necessary.”

It is a 5,000 square foot facility that is designed, equipped, and staffed to provide comprehensive urgent care, family care, minor emergency treatment, and occupational medicine. It also has a high tech, high touch, digital x-ray, onsite lab, and EMR (Electronic Medical Records).

American Family Care is the largest independent provider of healthcare in Alabama and introduced the concept of convenient, quality healthcare to the southeast by opening its’ first facility in 1982 in Hoover, AL. The company abides by a patient-first model, as stated here in the AFC mission statement:

“To strive to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients in an economical manner at times and locations convenient to the patient.”

Currently, there are thirteen locations in Birmingham, one in Tuscaloosa, three in Huntsville, two in Montgomery and three in Mobile. Dr. Irwin’s plans are to build several more across the state this year and to branch out into new markets such as the Nashville, TN area. For more information about our Tuscaloosa location please call (205) 722-9500 or visit the website www.americanfamilycare.com. The clinic’s physical address is 9070 Highway 69 South, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.