Springfield Physical Medicine Joins Concentra

PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 28, 2008 – Concentra recently announced that it has acquired the primary care occupational health and urgent care assets of Springfield Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, P.C., d/b/a Springfield Physical Medicine, in Springfield, Mo.  Concentra will combine its existing Springfield practice with that of Springfield Physical Medicine to form a new Concentra Medical Centers facility at Springfield Physical Medicine’s location:

Concentra Medical Center - Springfield
1308 N. Glenstone Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
417-863-7445

The acquisition furthers Concentra’s commitment to improving America’s health, one patient at a time, and provides an opportunity to grow the practice’s existing urgent care business and add physical therapy services.  Concentra will continue to provide episodic care, preventive wellness, and health education to current and new employer-clients throughout the region.

Serving the Springfield community for more than 18 years, Charles Mauldin, M.D., founded Springfield Physical Medicine in 1989 with the goal of being a physical medicine and rehabilitation practice. Over the years, the practice grew due to direct referrals from company clients and soon became the preferred practice for an increasing number of employers.  Dr. Mauldin joins the Concentra team serving as Staff Physician, along with former Springfield Physical Medicine staff member Kristi Waeltz, who will serve as Center Administrator.

Keith Newton, President and Chief Operating Officer of Concentra, said, “We are very pleased about the opportunity to expand our presence and service capabilities to local employers in Springfield and surrounding areas.  Springfield Physical Medicine has a proven record of service to the Springfield community, and we determined that the combination of our practices would offer a range of benefits for our patients and clients.”

Concentra also provides work-related injury and non-injury health care services, including pre-employment physicals, flu shots, and drug testing.  The company employs board-certified physicians, licensed therapists, occupational health specialists, and trained medical technicians to deliver exceptional heath care to people throughout America.  Visit www.concentra.com to learn more about Concentra Medical Centers, Urgent Care Centers, and Health Solutions.

About Concentra
Concentra is a national health care company focused on improving America’s health, one patient at a time. The company, through its affiliated providers, offers a broad range of services that provide quality patient care for work-related injuries while containing the rising costs of occupational health care and workers’ compensation.  The company operates 320 medical centers in 40 states and more than 270 on-site medical facilities at employer locations throughout the nation. Through its affiliated providers, Concentra also provides urgent care services at a growing number of its medical center locations to serve the gap between primary care physicians and the emergency room.
www.Concentra.com | www.ConcentraUrgentCare.com

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