NEW HARTFORD — Slocum-Dickson Medical Group has announced online check-in is now available for patients in the Urgent Care department, which is located at the back entrance of the 1729 Burrstone Road campus.

Recent trends across the country for urgent care show online scheduling as a convenient tool for patients which allows them to schedule an appointment that works best for them, the medical group said in an announcement, adding that the Slocum-Dickson Urgent Care department continuing growth has created the need to streamline the check-in process to better serve patients.

Patients in need of acute care with a focus on a single problem are encouraged to visit sdmg.com and click on the Urgent Care Online Check-in button located at the top right corner of the website, the announcement said.

Patients will be asked to provide their name and contact information and select the date and time they would like to be seen.

After selecting the confirmation button, patients will receive updates and reminder text messages as their appointment time approaches. This allows the patient to remain at home or in a convenient location until it is time for their visit.

The Urgent Care department will accept walk-ins if time allows, but officials highly encourage patients to schedule their visit to ensure they will be seen.

The Slocum-Dickson Medical Group Urgent Care department is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday; and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Hours vary on holidays.

Slocum-Dickson Medical Group highly encourages all patients in need of prompt medical care with a single problem focus to check into urgent care online at sdmg.com to ensure their visit and allow them to remain in the comfort of their own homes until it’s time for their scheduled appointment.