Hello there!  I'm Matt Chadwick at the business desk and I'd like to welcome you to our fall session at the business desk.
A few weeks ago I read about a new type of clinic that is starting to make itself known across America.  The health experts are dubbing it the minute clinic because of what it is supposed to do and many are saying that the minute clinic could have great potential for helping to take the pressure off of those very crowded doctors offices, emergency wards, and walk-in clinics.  In addition, these clinics could be the answer for those millions of Americans who really either don't have the time or can spare the time to spend waiting hours for a doctor especially when their ailment may only be very minor or trivial.
Here's a brief description of the Minute Clinic.  They are being placed in store locations that are easy to access and they are being manned by staff members who are experienced and skilled enough to deal with such things as strep throats, mild rashes, insect bites, minor strains and sprains, minor cuts and bruises, and even some types of minor vaccinations.  The Minute Clinics advertise themselves as being able to serve you quickly and efficiently and hence their name.
The health experts are very excited about this new type of clinic and they are also saying that a new type of health professional will be needed to work in such types of establishments and man the stations so new types of jobs and careers are going to be demanded and the necessary training will be provided for interested parties.
Only time will tell how successful these types of clinics are going to be.  We may probably see some initial opposition coming from both medical circles as well as the American people as a whole but many are hoping that they do indeed catch on as it could prove to be a win-win situation for everyone.