New locations in Charlestown, Beverly and Swampscott expand access
to convenient, affordable health care services
Charlestown marks first MinuteClinic location in Boston
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced that MinuteClinic®, the medical clinic inside select CVS Pharmacy® locations, has opened three new locations in Charlestown, Beverly and Swampscott, to help increase access to health care services for patients in those communities. The Charlestown clinic is the first MinuteClinic in the city of Boston, offering residents convenient, affordable and high-quality care.
"By making care more accessible, we can help patients address health concerns earlier and avoid unnecessary visits to higher-cost settings such as the emergency room," said Tara Allain, FNP-BC, Executive Area Director, MinuteClinic. "These new MinuteClinic locations will help ensure patients in Charlestown, Beverly and Swampscott have convenient access to preventive, wellness and acute care services close to home."
Each MinuteClinic location is staffed by board-certified nurse practitioners who provide a range of preventive and acute care services, including vaccinations, health screenings, routine lab testing and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. Care teams offer wellness services such as physicals and other preventive care, while also diagnosing, treating and prescribing medications for common conditions.
What patients need to know
Care is available to patients 18 months and older, seven days a week, including evenings and weekends. Walk-ins are welcome, making it easier for patients to access care when and where they need it. Most major health insurance is accepted at MinuteClinic, and affordable self-pay options are available.
Each clinic features a digital check-in kiosk, dedicated waiting area and private exam rooms to help ensure patients have a seamless care experience.
- The Charlestown MinuteClinic is located inside the CVS Pharmacy at 21 Austin Street in Charlestown. The clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The Beverly MinuteClinic is inside the CVS Pharmacy at 19 Dodge Street in Beverly. The clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The Swampscott MinuteClinic is located inside the CVS Pharmacy at 413 Paradise Road. The clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
"Our board-certified providers help patients stay healthy through preventive services such as vaccinations, health screenings and wellness visits, while also treating everyday illnesses and injuries," said Amanda Sanderson, DNP, FNP-BC, Senior Practice Manager, MinuteClinic. "With evening and weekend hours, we make it easier for patients to get the high-quality care they need in a way that fits their schedules and busy lives."
Patients can walk in or schedule an appointment in advance through the CVS Health app or at MinuteClinic.com.
About CVS Health
CVS Health is a leading health solutions company simplifying health care one person, one family and one community at a time. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics and a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 87 million plan members. The Company also serves an estimated 37 million people through a broad range of health insurance products and related services. The Company's integrated model uses personalized, technology driven services to connect people to simply better health, increasing access to quality care, delivering better outcomes, and lowering overall costs.
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