SAN DIEGO — Southern California health system Palomar Pomerado Health has partnered with Albertsons/Sav-on Pharmacy to open retail health centers and has opened two in-store health clinics, dubbed expresscare, in Rancho Penasquitos and Escondido. Based on the PPH Community Health Check report, access to medical care is one of the top health issues facing communities in San Diego County today.

“The PPH expresscare centers are designed to address standard health needs that require immediate attention, including common illnesses, vaccinations, screenings, skin conditions, minor muscle and joint problems, and routine physical exams,” stated Donald Herip, medical director of corporate health at Palomar Pomerado Health. “No appointment is necessary, which allows patients the flexibility to seek care according to their own schedules.”

Added Sue Klug, president of Albertsons Southern California division, “At Albertsons, we know that our customers’ busy lives don’t slow down, even when someone in the family is suffering from a cold or minor ailment. So, integrating the PPH expresscare health centers into our stores makes perfect sense in today’s fast-paced world.”