Dr. Timothy Taylor, the chief medical officer for KidsStreet Urgent Care, joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 6. With the business about to open its first Chapel Hill location, Taylor describes how the urgent care sets itself apart by its focus on children and families — which is reflected in its atmosphere, hours, and attentive care. He also shares details on the upcoming KidsFest event planned for this Saturday to formally open the new location, which is in the Rams Plaza shopping center off Fordham Boulevard.

 

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