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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 13 BACKED BY EXPERIENCE DoorStep Urgent Care is a service of Dr. William Johnson, M.D., of the Children's Clinic of Fredericksburg. Dr. Johnson has decades of experience in pediatric care and has served young patients in the Fredericksburg area for more than 15 years. DoorStep was born out of his drive to better serve parents, and to ensure that chil- dren in the area get convenient access to high-quality healthcare. Dr. Johnson has hired Scott Thomas as DoorStep's Chief Operating Officer to help bring forth this vision. Scott is a seasoned Fortune 100 executive with more than 20 years of innovation, marketing and commercialization expertise. "We have an innovative model that provides safety, enhances convenience and removes barriers to healthcare for parents," Thomas said. "As the local area continues to grow, we are offering this solution as a way to serve more of our neighbors with pediatric healthcare needs." HOW IT WORKS Accessing DoorStep Urgent Care is as simple as picking up the phone. Call 540-472-4050, and the team will provide a time slot to expect its patient-friendly medical service vehicle at your home. Your copay and visit are billed the same amount as a regular visit to urgent care. There are no hidden fees and no subscription is required for the DoorStep Urgent Care Experience™. How many times have you spent a half hour or more in a doctor's waiting room after your scheduled appointment time? That doesn't happen with DoorStep. DoorStep's nurses and healthcare professionals special- ize in serving children, and your child will have their full attention once they pull up to your home. "At DoorStep, we understand that it can be challenging for parents to fit healthcare appointments into busy lives. That's why we offer a convenient service that comes to you. Our goal is to provide you with the neces- sary healthcare promptly so that you can efficiently get back to your day-to-day activi- ties," Thomas said. DoorStep's medical service vehicles have all of the equipment and capabilities you'd expect to find at a brick-and-mortar pedi- atric office. The novelty of stepping onto a brightly colored "traveling doctor's office" may take kids' minds off any anxiety they may be feeling about seeing a medical pro- fessional. Providers will check height, weight, blood pressure and other vitals just like at any other appointment. DoorStep can test for COVID-19, flu A/B, strep throat and RSV. DoorStep's team sends all of the information gathered at the appointment to Dr. Johnson, who schedules a virtual follow-up with patients and parents within an hour or so of the appointment to discuss next steps, share prescription info, and to ensure patients and parents are comfortable with the care plan going forward. Additionally, the team can provide a doctor's note if needed for school attendance or work absence. To get started and schedule an appointment, call 540-472-4050. To learn more, visit DoorStepUC.com. DoorStep currently accepts private insurance and self-pay patients. Services are pro- vided between 8 AM – 6 PM, Monday – Friday. Allergic reactions Allergies Asthma (mild to moderate) Athlete's foot/fungus infection Bronchitis Burns from heat or chemicals Congestion Cough Diarrhea Diaper rash Ear infection Ear pain Eye infection Fever Flu Headaches Insect bites Itchy skin Nausea Rashes Runny Nose Sinus infection Skin allergy Skin infections Sore throat Stomach pain Vomiting Wound infection ILLNESSES THAT DOORSTEP TREATS INCLUDE: Scan the code to follow us on Facebook!