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CVS Caremark division unveils two medical clinics in San Antonio

The two outlets are located at 9140 Guilbeau Road and 22202 Bulverde Road, San Antonio. The clinics will operate seven days a week including weekday evenings and no appointment is necessary.

Both the clinics are staffed by MinuteClinic nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are specialized in family health care and can diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for common family illnesses such as strep throat and ear, eye, sinus, bladder and bronchial infections.

Minor wounds, abrasions, skin conditions and joint sprains are treated, and common vaccinations such as influenza, tetanus, pneumonia and hepatitis A & B are available at most locations.

In addition, MinuteClinic offers a series of wellness services designed to help consumers identify lifestyle changes needed to improve their current and future health, including screenings and monitoring for diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

MinuteClinic launched its first retail clinics in Texas in 2006 and presently operates 45 walk-in clinics inside select CVS/pharmacy stores in the Austin, Dallas Fort-Worth, Houston and San Antonio markets.

MinuteClinic operates approximately 600 retail clinics in 25 states and the District of Columbia.