UMC Announces New Clinic, Withholds Address and Opening Date | The Locally Times
A February 25 announcement for a new UMC clinic on East Charleston omits the facility's address, hours, and opening date.
University Medical Center announced a new facility, the UMC East Charleston Quick Care and Primary Care clinic, in a February 25, 2026 post on its “News & Media” and “UMC Digest” web pages. ## Address and Scope of Services Not Specified UMC’s public notices state the new clinic is on East Charleston Boulevard but do not provide a specific street address, cross-street, or suite number. The announcements also do not detail the full scope of services available. Publicly available information does not specify the range of treatable medical conditions, available diagnostic equipment, or the number of medical staff. The announcement also fails to elaborate on the distinction between the clinic's quick care and primary care functions. ## Opening Date, Hours, and Patient Access Unclear The February 25 announcements refer to the clinic’s “opening” but do not state if it is currently operational or provide a future opening date. The clinic’s hours of operation are also not included. Furthermore, the hospital’s announcements do not specify whether the clinic accepts walk-ins, requires appointments, or what scheduling procedures patients should follow. Information on accepted health insurance plans, self-pay options, and financial assistance programs is also absent from the public notices. ## Financial and Planning Details Withheld Public records released by UMC do not contain information on the financial investment in the East Charleston clinic. The documents do not detail the project’s total cost, funding sources, or projected annual operating budget. Information regarding the facility's planning and approval process is also missing from the materials. The records do not include details on community engagement meetings, public hearings, or specific regulatory filings related to the clinic’s establishment.