Aslan Health vs. MinuteClinic: More Than a Visit—A Relationship for Whole-Person Wellness
When it comes to convenient healthcare, many people think of walk-in options like CVS MinuteClinic. Both Aslan Health and MinuteClinic make access to care easier, but the heart behind each model—and the experience you receive—are very different.
At Aslan Health, our mission is rooted in compassion, faith, and whole-person wellness. We don’t just treat symptoms; we walk alongside you on your journey to health—body, mind, and spirit. Let’s explore how our care model differs from a typical retail walk-in clinic.
1. Purpose and Mission
MinuteClinic
MinuteClinic was designed for convenience—quick, retail-based healthcare that fits into your schedule. Their focus is efficient, evidence-based treatment for minor illnesses, injuries, and routine vaccines.
Aslan Health
At Aslan Health, convenience is only the beginning. Our mission is to care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—through affordable, compassionate, and faith-based care. We serve those who often fall through the cracks: the uninsured, underinsured, and those navigating life’s barriers to health.
Our goal isn’t just to help you feel better today, but to help you live healthier and more whole tomorrow.
2. Care Approach: Transaction vs. Transformation
MinuteClinic
Visits are typically brief—focused on diagnosing and treating immediate health issues. Most MinuteClinics follow a transactional model: a one-time visit for a specific concern.
Aslan Health
Our care is transformational, not transactional. Guided by our Model of Healthy Living, we look at seven interconnected areas—Faith Life, Work Life, Movement, Nutrition, Friends & Family, Emotional Health, and Medical Care.
We believe healing happens when all these areas are nurtured together. Whether through prayer, preventive care, or helping you manage chronic illness, we aim for long-term wellness, not just short-term fixes.
3. Accessibility and Affordability
MinuteClinic
MinuteClinic accepts many insurance plans, but for uninsured patients, costs can quickly add up. Visits are often priced similarly to traditional urgent care.
Aslan Health
We specialize in affordable—not free—healthcare designed to sustain long-term access for everyone. With transparent pricing ($75 per visit) and a sliding scale for those in need, no one is turned away for inability to pay.
We also accept Medicaid and Medicare, removing insurance confusion and keeping care local, personal, and accessible.
4. Faith and Compassion in Care
MinuteClinic
As a national retail chain, MinuteClinic offers excellent medical services—but faith and spiritual care are not part of their model.
Aslan Health
At Aslan, faith is the foundation of everything we do. Whether through a moment of prayer, compassionate listening, or simply being present, we recognize that spiritual health plays a vital role in healing.
Our providers care for each patient with humility and the love of Jesus Christ—offering not just medicine, but hope.
5. Continuity and Community
MinuteClinic
MinuteClinic patients may see different providers each visit, with records stored in a corporate system. The relationship ends when the visit does.
Aslan Health
We believe care should grow from relationship, not routine. Aslan Health is a community-rooted clinic where providers get to know your story, your struggles, and your strengths. We see healthcare as a partnership, journeying with you toward lasting wellness.
Our patients often say they feel seen, known, and cared for—not just treated.
The Bottom Line
Both MinuteClinic and Aslan Health make healthcare more convenient—but Aslan Health goes beyond convenience to deliver connection, compassion, and Christ-centered care.
If you’re looking for a place where your whole self—body, mind, and spirit—is valued, Aslan Health isn’t just an alternative to a walk-in clinic. It’s a community of healing, hope, and whole-person wellness.