SmartMED PRESS FEATURES
Are you sick and unsure if it's a cold or Covid-19? Assume it's Covid.
August 21, 2024
Georgia is facing what may turn out to be the biggest summer Covid year in two years, driven in large part by the latest, highly contagious variants.
Dr. Luke Lathrop, an emergency room physician and chief medical officer at SmartMED Drive-Thru in Roswell said he is seeing all of these symtoms during this surge of COVID, but says sore throat, fatgue and fever have been especially common this summer.
SmartMED PRESS FEATURES
Appen Media Group
June 12, 2024
SmartMED nominated for Best of North Atlanta
SmartMED Drive-Thru is Roswell, GA has been selected as one of the top nominees for 2024 Best of North Atlanta in the category of Urgent Care. Other nominees include Piedmont Urgent Care in Alpharetta and Wellstar Urgent Care in Alpharetta. If selected, this is the first year that a local medical clinic will have been selected over those affiliated with major healthcare systems.
Atlanta News First
February 17, 2024
Drive-thru health clinics find market in post-pandemic healthcare
ROSWELL, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s peak flu season and the CDC says it’s been a bad one.
“It’s been a big, bad flu season,” said Dr. Luke Lathrop of SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care. “There’s been a lot of strep this year.”
Based on CDC maps and reporting, the southern U.S. has been hit especially hard, which is why a new drive-thru healthcare model is getting more popular.
“We’re not sitting in a waiting room,” said Amy Leachman, mother of three. “We’re not sitting in a room to wait.”
She’s a prime demographic for the burgeoning drive-thru healthcare model.
Dr. Lathrop is familiar with the Leachmans. He and his wife, Stacy Lathrop, own SmartMED, born out of the pandemic and a question of convenience.
“We come here regularly when there’s a sickness,” Leachman said. “Why are we going inside to see the doctor when the doctor can come outside to see us?”
It’s a philosophy that’s gained traction with patients looking to be seen quickly for illnesses and pains. What could be an hours-long wait at an urgent care is often minutes at a drive-thru clinic.
Atlanta Parent Magazine
January 2, 2024
Making Life Easier: Healthcare Trends for Busy Families
ATLANTA, Ga. — “Anything that you would go to urgent care for other than a broken bone, we can address while you stay in your car,” explains Stacy Lathrop CEO of SmartMED in Roswell. Lathrop notes that the majority of patients are parents because of the convenience associated with Drive-Thru medicine. “When the whole house gets sick, you’re not sure what it is, and you don’t have the energy to get everyone dressed and to the pediatrician’s office, you can stay in the car, everyone can get swabbed or ears checked. And, you’re out of the drive-thru in 10 minutes,”
Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 21, 2023
By 11AliveStaff
100 patients in 5 hours; drive-thru clinic showing success in Roswell, doctor says
ROSWELL, Ga. — With winter setting in, doctors are seeing a growing number cases of illnesses like COVID-19, RSV and the flu. The confluence of these seasonal illnesses can pack doctors offices and fill up urgent care clinics.
That's why thousands of patients are trying a new alternative - a drive-thru clinic.
At one such clinic in Roswell, SmartMed Drive-Thru Medical Care, there have been long lines every day. One doctor at the full-service drive-thru clinic said he recently saw 100 patients in only five hours.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 18, 29023
Just in time for the holidays: Covid-19, flu RSV make their return
Atlanta, GA - Georgia and 14 other states are listed as having a “high” number of respiratory illnesses, according to surveillance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data is based on the number of people going to the doctor with flu symptoms — fever, plus cough or sore throat. That means it could include cases of people who are suffering from other viruses such as COVID or RSV.
Appen Media
November 17, 2023
By Shelby Israel
SmartMED aims to innovate health care in Metro Atlanta
ROSWELL, Ga. — SmartMED, a drive-thru medical clinic at 612 Holcomb Bridge Road, seeks to innovate health care for Metro Atlanta residents by providing a quick and accessible alternative to the traditional office.
Roswell City Lifestyle
October 28, 2023
In the heart of Roswell, a revolution in healthcare has been taking place over the past year. SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care has emerged as a beacon of hope, providing a new and convenient way for residents to access essential medical services. This innovative approach to healthcare ensures that everyone, from grandparents to grandchildren, receives the care they need—all from the comfort of their own cars.
As they reflect on their first year of service, they are humbled by the support and gratitude of their community. SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care has not only made healthcare more accessible but has also brought their community closer together. It's a testament to the power of innovation, family values, and the enduring spirit of caring for one another.
Business RadioX
October 3, 2023
Stacy Lathrop and Dr. Luke Lathrop, owners of SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care in Roswell, joined host John Ray on this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. Stacy and Luke discussed how their work during the pandemic convinced them of the demand for a drive-thru medical practice, building the business from scratch, the services they offer, the advantages of their service model, why parents of young children particularly love their practice, what it’s like to receive medical care while seated in your automobile, the changing face of medical care, and much more.
Canvas Rebel
August 31, 2023
" The most important thing to us is delivering medical care with heart. Although we feel priveldged to have developed the first drive-thru urgent care in the country, we are most proud of our patients’ response to the care that they receive. Anyone can learn to provide medical care in the car, but what is truly special about us is our heart and dedication to the communities we serve. "
DealFlow's Healthcare Services Investment News
July 28, 2023
Dr. Luke Lathrop and Stacy Lathrop of Roswell Launch First Drive-Thru Medical Clinic in Georgia; SmartMED Drive-Thru is Revolutionizing the Medical Industry and the Patient Experience.
SmartMED Drive-Thru, a one-of-a-kind, drive-thru medical clinic in Roswell, GA is transforming how medical care is delivered and received. Providing patients with quick, convenient, and compassionate care in the comfort of their own cars, SmartMED is changing medicine.
Interview with Tran Bui
June, 26, 2023
In this interview, Stacy & Dr. Luke Lathrop, founder of the area's first drive thru urgent care describes the patient experience & what's ahead for the future. www.smartmeddrivethru.com
MDJ Online North Fulton
January 19, 2023
In the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, SmartMED, LLC., former Covid testing site in North Fulton, is now home to the area’s first drive-thru medical clinic, providing patients immediate care for injuries, illnesses and common health concerns. Opened by Dr. Luke Lathrop, an ER physician in Marietta, and his wife Stacy, SmartMED gives people fast access to expert healthcare from the comfort of their own vehicles.