HAZELWOOD, Mo. – Mercy is opening a new 65 Prime Plus clinic in Hazelwood, Missouri, geared toward Medicare patients, including Medicare Advantage, ages 65 and older. It’s Mercy’s second clinic of this type in the St. Louis region.
65 Prime Plus by Mercy – North County offers an expanded primary care experience with longer appointment times scheduled more frequently, ensuring patients have ample time to discuss their health care needs with Dr. Kate Richards.
“We know those ages 65 and older have unique challenges and want to focus on those needs,” Dr. Richards said. “Often there are multiple health conditions, many medications and illnesses that can look different for older patients. 65 Prime Plus is designed to meet those needs and improve the overall health care experience.”
The 65 Prime Plus clinic is at 637 Dunn Road Ste 102 in Hazelwood. It will provide treatments such as:
- Flu shots and other immunizations
- Medicare annual wellness visits
- General medical evaluations and wellness exams
- Minor illnesses and injuries, including strains, sprains and fractures
- Cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Incontinence
- Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and early memory loss
- Osteoporosis
- Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
The physician is supported by clinical support staff. The team provides clinical support to patients during clinic visits, between visits, and helps coordinate all other aspects of the patient’s care. That could include referrals to specialists, therapists, or other providers, setting up tests or procedures, obtaining prescriptions and medical equipment and making sure that all preventive care like immunizations, lab tests, and cancer screenings are obtained.
Patients seeking an appointment can call 314-817-2000.
Mercy also has 65 Prime Plus clinics in Jefferson County and Joplin. Learn more about 65 Prime Plus care with this FAQ.
