Kroger, the supermarket chain, has confirmed it will close all of its small medical clinics, known as The Little Clinic, in the state of Georgia. This decision will affect 18 locations, some of which are inside Kroger Marketplace stores.
The Little Clinic locations were popular because they offered quick and accessible healthcare to Kroger customers. People could walk in without an appointment, get treatment for minor illnesses, receive vaccines, and complete physical exams for school or work. However, the fact that these clinics will close permanently in a few weeks, leaves patients and clients with so many questions about their services and medical records. So, let’s find out more about these closures.
The Little Clinic closure
For those using The Little Clinic services inside Kroger, this closure means they could no longer go to these clinics in Georgia after April 4, when all 18 locations will permanently close.
Although the clinic will close, Kroger supermarkets and its pharmacies will still be open. Basically, customers could continue buying products, medicine, and use pharmacy services inside the stores. The only thing changing is that people will no longer have access to the convenient medical clinics inside the stores, which is probably what concerns patients the most.
Of course, patients have many questions about this situation, so anyone concerned about their medical records or the impact of the closures are encouraged to contact The Little Clinic directly at 1-888-852-2567. This way the clinic’s staff can provide guidance and answer questions about records, treatments, and what to do next.
Services offered by The Little Clinic
The Little Clinic is a subsidiary of The Kroger Co. that offered walk-in medical services to customers. But, let’s see the main services included:
- Vaccinations and booster shots.
- Walk-in medical consultations without an appointment.
- Check-ups and diagnoses for minor medical issues.
- School or work physical exams.
These clinics allowed customers to receive basic medical care conveniently while shopping at Kroger Marketplace stores. Unfortunately, with the upcoming closures, patients will need to find other clinics or healthcare providers to continue receiving these services.
Cities and locations affected
Now, let’s talk about where are these clinics closing in the state of Georgia:
- Athens
- Atlanta
- Bonaire
- Carrollton
- Cartersville
- Cumming
- Dacula
- Dallas
- Dawsonville
- Gainesville
- Jefferson
- Macon
- Newnan
- Peachtree City
- Stone Mountain
- Sugar Hill
- Suwanee
What patients should do
If you are a regular patient of The Little Clinic, there are a few important steps to take:
- Contact The Little Clinic number we mentioned before (1-888-852-2567.) if you have questions about your medical records or ongoing treatments.
- Begin looking for alternative clinics or healthcare providers in your area before the April 4 closure date.
Remember that Kroger pharmacies will remain open, so you can still pick up prescriptions and use pharmacy services.
To sum up
As you can see, we didn’t mention anything about why these clinics are closing because Kroger did not provide a reason for the closures. But, the company expressed gratitude to the Georgia community for supporting the clinics over the years.
We know this closure decision is a bummer for all The Little Clinic patients. However, these closures should be considered as a reminder that services can change suddenly, but by staying informed, you can make the transition smooth and stress-free.
The good news is that although Kroger is closing the clinics, you still have options and taking charge now keeps your health on track.