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Orthopedic Surgeon Gregory Glavin, D.O. (right), is seen at work at MaineHealth Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Podiatry at Memorial Hospital in North Conway. The hospital is working to increase the availability of same-day appointments in specialties as well as primary care. (COURTESY PHOTO)

CONWAY — Patients seeking timely care for new or worsening health concerns have more options at MaineHealth Memorial Hospital, where same-day and next-day appointments are becoming more common across most ambulatory practices.

Primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, orthopedics and sports medicine and urology care teams have implemented scheduling approaches designed to ensure patients can be seen quickly when needs arise. The goal is to reduce delays in care, improve patient experience and support better health outcomes by making it easier to connect with the right provider at the right time at the right location.

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