WINNEMUCCA - Dr. Kurt Kracaw closed his private family medical practice July 19 after 19 years on the job. Starting Monday, August 6, he'll staff the hospital's Walk-In Clinic from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday of each week.
The remainder of the week, the clinic will be staffed by temporary physicians or nurse practitioners until the hospital is able to hire a permanent physician to work Thursday through Saturday.
Dr. Kracaw has agreed to a three-year contract with the hospital. As part of the deal, his wife Cindy, will also join the Walk-In Clinic staff.
Hospital officials say the deal is a win-win for the Humboldt County community.
"We are so happy to welcome Dr. Kracaw to our Walk-In Clinic," said Humboldt General Hospital Administrator Jim Parrish. "We have enjoyed our association with him over these past two decades, and now we're excited that he'll be able to share his expertise in family medicine with the entire community."
The Walk-In Clinic is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
All ages are welcome for minor ailments such as cough and colds, flu, sore throat, ear infection, allergies, rashes, urinary tract infections, athletic injuries and more.
Those experiencing chest pains or true emergencies should go immediately to the Humboldt General Hospital Emergency Room located at 118 E. Haskell Street.
To reach the new clinic, please park in the hospital's main patient parking lot, which can be accessed from Mizpah or Harmony streets.
If you enter the building through the main entrance facing the ambulance station, take the elevator down to the main floor or descend the staircase located to the left of the main entrance. You also may enter the building through the side entrance facing City Park by descending the ramp.
Once on the main floor, The Walk-In Clinic is located in Suite C.
Patient records from Dr. Kracaw's former practice are now housed in the medical records department at Humboldt General Hospital. Those wishing a copy of those records may stop by anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A photo identification is required.
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