January 13, 2006, Englewood, CO. –  Looking to avoid the runny nose, aches and pains, sore throat and fever that usually accompany the flu?  It’s not too late to get your flu shot.  With new cases being diagnosed every day, NextCare invites anyone who did not get their flu shot yet to get immunized now - free of charge.

NextCare Urgent Care, a joint venture between NextCare and Centura Health, is offering free flu shots for people at high risk for complications of influenza, as defined by the CDC, and for people who could spread influenza to those at high-risk.  In support of the community’s health, NextCare is bearing the cost of vaccinations and there will be no applicable fees.  100 vaccinations are available at each location and will be administered on a first-come, first-serve basis ending when supplies have been exhausted.

Free flu shots are available starting Saturday, Jan. 14th at the following NextCare Urgent Care locations:

- Aurora Highpoint, 18890 E. Hampden Ave.
- Stapleton, 7305 E. 35th Ave. at Quebec Square
- Arvada, 7450 W. 52nd Ave. at Arvada Marketplace

For those individuals with the unfortunate luck of being hit by the flu, do not despair.  NextCare’s physicians are available to treat a variety of ailments including cold and cough, flu, pneumonia, abdominal pain, strains, sprains and lacerations.  Clinics are open seven days a week, 8a.m. to 8p.m. weekdays and 8a.m. to 4p.m. weekends.  No appointment is necessary for flu shots or any other service. 

About NextCare Urgent Care
NextCare Urgent Care is the world’s largest privately owned provider of urgent care and occupational medical services, known for bringing together service-driven health care and innovative medical technology to the delivery of medicine.  NextCare operates 24 urgent care facilities among Arizona, Colorado and North Carolina.

About Centura Health
Colorado's largest healthcare provider, the Centura Health family includes 12 hospitals, eight senior living residences, medical clinics, Flight for Life Colorado and home care and hospice services. A not-for-profit, faith-based organization, Centura provides care and comfort to more than half a million people each year and is Colorado’s fourth largest private employer with more than 13,000 associates. For more information on Centura Health, visit www.centura.org.

For more information about NextCare and its services, please contact:
Kelly Kimble, at 1-800-NEXTCARE