Becker said that South Nassau filed a certificate of need with the state Health Department last year to construct the urgent care center, and the state is expected to approve the application soon. The center will include a completely resurfaced parking lot with 50 parking spaces, with two parking bays reserved for ambulances, and officials said that SNCH is revitalizing the hospital’s grounds.

The grant would fund staffing, clinical services, equipment, supplies and other costs of opening and operating the facility, which would have 12 exam rooms and offer treatment for a wide array of medical conditions, according to SNCH.

According to SNCH, the urgent care facility will provide state-of-the-art treatment and triage for a wide array of urgent medical conditions as well as ambulatory care with subspecialty backup supported through an integrated information technology system connecting the center to South Nassau’s main campus in Oceanside. Laboratory and radiology imaging services will be provided on-site. Officials said that care would be provided on a walk-in basis, with no appointments required. Patients who are assessed as in need of further emergency care or hospitalization will be transported to South Nassau or the hospital of their choice via on-site ambulance services.

“It’s anything but a trailer,” Ulrich said of the temporary unit. “This is a formidable urgent care center that we’re putting in place. South Nassau is committed to have this in place and operational by July 1.”