University Health Services

Summary: UW Health is a nonprofit, integrated academic health system based in Madison, WI, affiliated with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. It operates six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison, and two hospitals in Illinois, plus more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. It treats over 832,000 patients annually and employs more than 25,000 people. While its core focus is hospital-based care, the organization offers extensive outpatient services and urgent care through its clinics. The UW Health system is the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin per U.S. News & World Report for 14 straight years and serves as the Official Health Care Partner of the Green Bay Packers. For urgent care specifically in Madison, UW Health operates local clinics within its Madison area locations (e.g., 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792), providing walk-in and scheduling options as part of their nationwide urgent care and outpatient network. Contact: 608-263-6400 or 1-800-323-8942.

Summary: AFC Madison (American Family Care) operates walk-in urgent care centers in the United States, including Madison, AL. AFC provides immediate, lower-cost urgent care and primary care services without an appointment. The company has a nationwide presence with multiple urgent care centers, employs about 879 people, and offers services through walk-in clinics with a focus on accessible, rapid care. Current openings suggest ongoing staffing in clinical and support roles, indicating active patient demand. For Madison, AFC Madison would be a local option for non-emergency urgent care, minor injuries, illnesses, and routine urgent care needs.

Summary: Madison Regional Health System (MRHS) is a 22-bed nonprofit Critical Access Hospital in Madison, South Dakota, serving the local community for over 135 years. It operates as an independent, privately owned health system with a hospital and clinic, employing 270+ staff across inpatient and outpatient services. MRHS provides accessible care close to home and offers patient portal access, appointment management, test results, prescription refills, and doctor communication. Address: 323 SW 10th St, Madison, SD 57042. Phone: 605-256-6551. For urgent and acute care needs, MRHS is designated to deliver essential, nearby hospital-level services to residents who otherwise would travel farther.

Meriter is UnityPoint Health’s Madison, Wisconsin hospital campus (nonprofit, 448-bed) offering a full range of medical and surgical services. It provides primary and specialty care through multiple clinics (e.g., DeForest-Windsor, Fitchburg, McKee, Middleton, Monona, Stoughton, West Washington) and supports urgent care and virtual care options. As part of UnityPoint Health, Meriter emphasizes patient-centered care, has a busy birthing center, and operates in partnership with UW Health. The organization was founded in 1898, employs thousands across Meriter and UnityPoint Health, and is headquartered in Madison. The specific “Meriter - Weekend After-Hours Clinic” detail is not explicitly described in the provided content, but Meriter clinics generally offer extended or after-hours access through affiliated urgent care services.