Doctors Express Opens in North Andover

which offers urgent care for injuries and illness as an alternative to hospital emergency rooms, is opening their office at 129 Turnpike St.

The office will have its Grand Opening Celebration Thursday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at their Turnpike Street location.

Town Manager Andrew Maylor will be there for the ribbon cutting ceremony, along with several state government officials. Hors d'oeuvres

Doctors Express will also host a Community Open House this Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., offering a center tour, a meet-and-greet with the doctors and staff, light refreshments, prizes and a collection of unwrapped toys for the North Andover Youth & Recreation Services.

"Higher quality healthcare at lower cost—that is the Holy Grail right now," said Dr. Joseph Sliwkowski, the Lead Physician at the North Andover center. “At Doctors Express, we believe we can help the entire healthcare delivery system better service patients by adding this essential urgent care component, which lifts the burden off of both primary care physicians and emergency rooms. More streamlined healthcare means more convenience for individuals and families, and much lower costs in the system overall."