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A new urgent care clinic is coming to Elgin, expanding access to health care services in a community officials said has long been underserved.
CureFast Urgent Care is slated to open in May pending final approvals, according to Elgin Economic Development Corporation Director Kaley Frye. The Clinic is fully staffed and awaiting final equipment deliveries and finishing touches before opening.
“This has been a top priority for both the council and the EDC board for at least the last year,” Frye said. “We have very little health care here in Elgin, so trying to strategically recruit the right partners that can get things open quickly has been our focus.”
The facility will be located in a former medical office building along U.S. 290 near the Whataburger and is expected to operate seven days a week. Services will include on-site X-rays, advanced testing and AI-assisted care.
Officials said the clinic will also feature an online system allowing patients to actively explore services, book appointments and track wait times.
The project is part of a broader mission to expand health care access in Elgin, according to Frye. Additional developments being discussed include a potential micro- hospital with emergency services.
“This urgent care will help establish the need,” Frye said. “Once you have that pipeline of medical talent, it’s a lot easier to expand into additional services.”
Officials said a key component of the clinic’s goal in the area is accessibility. CureFast will accept all major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, as well as selfpay patients, a decision Frye said was intentional despite financial risks.
“They wanted to have access for all,” she said. “Anybody from any walk of life can receive care there, which is not always common for these types of facilities.”
The Elgin EDC is assisting the project through grant support for equipment and has worked to streamline the development process. Frye said the goal has been to remove barriers and ensure the clinic can open as quickly as possible.
