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Mercy Fort Smith to Open Temporary Flu Clinic

January 30, 2025

As rates of flu surge in Arkansas, Mercy is providing options for patients in the Fort Smith area.

Beginning Feb. 3, walk-in appointments for those experiencing flu symptoms are available at Mercy Clinic Primary Care – Fort Smith Kelley Highway (inside Walmart). Located at 2100 N. 62nd St., the clinic will be open during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday) and can be reached by calling (479) 431-3700. No appointment is needed. The clinic is completely accessible from outside the store.

Mercy doctor's coat Mercy Fort Smith's temporary flu clinic opens Feb. 3 at Mercy Clinic Primary Care - Fort Smith Kelley Highway.

In its weekly report dated Jan. 29, the Arkansas Department of Health indicates the state is seeing a high level of flu activity. ADH has reported high flu activity since mid-December.

Patients experiencing flu-like symptoms are encouraged to contact their health care provider for advice or visit the temporary flu clinic. Not all patients will have every symptom. Flu symptoms may include:

·       Fever

·       Cough

·       Sore Throat

·       Runny or stuffy nose

·       Body aches

·       Headache

·       Chills

·       Fatigue

·       Possible vomiting or diarrhea

Walk-in or primary care clinics are not substitutes for the emergency room. Emergency warning signs of flu sickness may include fast breathing, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath; pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen; sudden dizziness; confusion; severe or persistent vomiting; bluish skin color; fever with a rash; dehydration; or when flu-like symptoms improve but return with fever and a worsening cough.

Additional options include Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care locations in the Fort Smith area, which are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care – Phoenix Avenue (6801 Phoenix Ave., Suite 1) has increased appointment availability to accommodate walk-in patients.

Mercy doctor's coat Mercy Clinic Primary Care - Fort Smith Kelley Highway is at 2100 N. 62nd St., inside Walmart.
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