Rapides Regional Medical Center will close its three local Rapides Urgent Care Clinic locations in late August, according to an announcement Wednesday.

The Rapides Urgent Care Clinic locations closing Aug. 23 are on Jackson Street and Coliseum Blvd. in Alexandria and Hwy 28 East in Pineville.

The announcement cited an “saturated urgent care market, evolving healthcare needs, and changes in reimbursement models.”

It stated: “We are grateful to our patients for allowing us to be part of their care and to our urgent care staff for their dedicated service over the years. Rapides Regional Medical Center remains committed to providing high-quality care through our hospital services and emergency care for Central Louisiana.”