Pictured are some of the staff for the new Columbia location of Progressive Family Care, front row, from left, Sarah Moll, LPN, Val Spacher, receptionist, Beckie Wilson, receptionist, and Shawna Gibbs, LPN; second row: Dr. Michael Kirk, Jennifer Sabaleski, LPN, and Cari Stefani, certified family nurse practitioner. (Sean McGowan photo)

Following close behind a new urgent care, Progressive Family Care opened its new office last week inside the 11 South medical complex on Sand Bank Road in Columbia.

The new office takes the place of the former Columbia location at 208 N. Main Street.

Meanwhile, the practice will continue providing services at 509 Hamacher Street in Waterloo.

“In order to meet the growth needs from 2007 to now, we needed to expand to a bigger location,” Dr. Michael Kirk explained to the Republic-Times.

Mirroring the Waterloo location, outpatient services include minor surgical procedures such as laceration repair, mole removals, simple fracture care and spinal manipulation; gynecological services; pediatric care; sports medicine, including physicals; wellness exams and workers compensation evaluations.

“That’s been our long-term goal is to provide outpatient care for the residents of Monroe County,” said Kirk, who is an ownership partner in the 11 South development.

His office occupies 4,600 square feet on the second floor of the complex. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. For more information on the new location or to schedule an appointment for services, call 281-2273 or visit online at www.pfcil.com.

Kirk said Progressive Family Care will not hold an open house or special event in honor of its new location. In late spring, an open house will be held for all new 11 South tenants. Gateway Urgent Care opened last week at 11 South.

Fred Shinn of ATI Physical Therapy told the Republic-Times of plans for his business to launch operations in the complex in February.

Shinn, another 11 South partnership owner, said the facility will offer physical therapy for injuries, joint and muscle issues, as well as a fully equipped exercise and training facility available 24/7 for members.

Other practices planned in Columbia’s large new medical complex will include an ear, nose and throat specialist, a dentist and a vision specialist, Kirk said.