NASHUA – The five Immediate Care walk-in clinics of Southern New Hampshire Health recently became the second urgent care group in the state to be accredited by the Commission on Ambulatory and Urgent Care Quality.

“Being in this select group shows how seriously Southern New Hampshire Health takes the quality of our care,” said Rebecca Cooper-Piela, chief quality officer at Southern New Hampshire Health. “We are dedicated to serving patients in every setting, from primary to specialty care, emergency to immediate care and this is just another example of how we serve the community.”

The national recognition was earned after an in-person, onsite survey in April, where a specialized evaluation team confirmed Southern New Hampshire Health’s dedication to safety and commitment to quality care for patients and employees.

To date, the CAUCQ has only accredited 141 urgent care centers across New England, putting Southern NH Health’s walk-in Immediate Care facilities among a select group.

“The accreditation affirms your commitment to providing quality care, focused patient safety and excellent clinical outcomes,” said CAUCQ representatives.

In addition to two locations in Nashua, the Immediate Care clinics are also located in Hudson, Pelham and Pepperell, Mass.

They provide on-site x-ray and testing for conditions such as strep throat, influenza, COVID-19, mononucleosis and sexually transmitted infections.

The accrediting body also awarded the organization an Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation for meeting the additional requirements associated with the responsible use of antibiotics.

In addition to traditional in-person care, the CAUCQ separately recognized and accredited Southern New Hampshire Health’s virtual care option. This service allows patients to access care through our Immediate Care website and see a provider who is part of our health system.