December , 2011 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
SHERMAN, CT — Urgent Care of Connecticut has promoted Sherman resident Kim Gallagher to Multi-Site Manager. In her new position, Ms. Gallagher mentors and provides leadership to staff members in the Southbury, Brookfield, Norwalk, and Ridgefield locations and is a knowledgeable resource for daily clinical questions. Ms. Gallagher implements practice logistics, monitors daily work flow performance, and trains clinical staff on operations and procedures.
Ms. Gallagher joined Urgent Care of Connecticut's Southbury location as an extern in August, 2009 and was then hired as a medical assistant in December 2009. She transferred to the Brookfield location when it opened in April 2010 and most recently was site coordinator.
"Ms. Gallagher has a great understanding of our clinical operations and procedures and we are so pleased to have her in this new leadership capacity," said Chief Operating Officer Linda Rohatsch. "In addition, her friendly, approachable demeanor makes her a valuable "go to" resource for all of our employees."
Prior to her employment at Urgent Care of Connecticut, Ms. Gallagher worked for List Service Corporation for six years. While there, she was responsible for Direct Marketing Brokerage and played a key role in launching the Internet Marketing Division for Online Advertising.
Ms. Gallagher majored in Physical Therapy at University of New England and Athletic Training at Dean College. She is a member of the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Urgent Care of Connecticut was established in 2008 by business partners Jeannie M. Kenkare, D.O., R. Robert Rohatsch, M.D. and Bernd G. Woerner, M.D. The three board-certified physicians wanted to provide quality, convenient and timely medical care to local communities while easing volume in emergency rooms for non-life and non-limb threatening medical conditions. Urgent Care of Connecticut is independently owned and operated by its holding company, Zucyla Enterprises, LLC.
Urgent Care of Connecticut offers walk-in treatment for influenza, respiratory infections, strep throat, open wounds, broken bones, poison ivy, urinary tract infections, Lyme disease and more. Services also include vaccinations, X-Rays, blood and urine tests, EKG’s, pre-operation evaluations, physical exams, and IV fluid/medication. Urgent Care of Connecticut can dispense commonly prescribed medications at all locations.
In addition, Urgent Care of Connecticut partners with area businesses to provide employment physicals, tuberculosis testing, adult immunizations, occupational health needs, worker’s compensation care and injury management. Most major insurances are accepted.
The locations in Southbury, Brookfield, Norwalk, and Ridgefield are open 365 days a year from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. For more information call the Brookfield location at (203) 885-0808. For a complete list of services, addresses and for more information, visit the Urgent Care of Connecticut website at www.ucofconnecticut.com.
Linda A. Rohatsch, RN, BSN
Chief Operating Officer
Zucyla Enterprises, LLC
linda.rohatsch@ucofconnecticut.com
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