Your suspicions are correct. There are, indeed, more urgent care centers in Michigan. In fact the number of locations have tripled since 2010.

Detroit Free Press reporter, JC Reindl has been following the trend towards urgent care and found that the number of centers increased from 170 to 541 in 2022, according to the Urgent Care Association.

Today, why urgent cares are popping up everywhere, and what you should know about how they operate and whether or not they’ll be sticking around.

GUEST:

JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press reporter

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Your suspicions are correct. There are, indeed, more urgent care centers in Michigan. In fact the number of locations have tripled since 2010.
Detroit Free Press reporter, JC Reindl<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2023/04/07/urgent-care-boom-michigan-saturation-concern/70068865007/"> has been following the trend towards urgent care</a> and found that the number of centers increased from 170 to 541 in 2022, according to the Urgent Care Association.
Today, why urgent cares are popping up everywhere, and what you should know about how they operate and whether or not they’ll be sticking around.
GUEST:
JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press reporter
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If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://bit.ly/358m02D">supporting our work.</a>
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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund