MONROE - An increase in patients that is expected to continue through March has hit Monroe Clinic-FastCare providers with patients seeking treatment for colds, sore throats and the flu. FastCare, located in Monroe's ShopKo on the 400th block of 8th Street, saw 923 patients last month, FastCare Coach Stacey Deneen said. Care providers generally see an increase in patients each year, and typically see 600 to 800 people monthly within that period.