Sometimes, you may need care fast. But a trip to the ER may be unnecessary. You may want to try an urgent care center. They can treat minor ailments. Chances are, you won’t wait as long as at the ER. You may pay less, too. An urgent care center can help with:

• Sprains
• Strains
• Minor Broken Bones
• Mild Asthma Attacks
• Minor Infections
• Small Cuts
• Sore Throats
• Rashes
• Minor Burns
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Pelvic Infections

If it’s not urgent, it’s usually best to go to your own doctor’s office. Your doctor knows you and your health history. He or she can access your medical records. And, he or she can provide follow-up care or refer you to specialists.

Unlike emergency rooms, Urgent Care Centers don't have laboratories on site for immediate results of blood tests. While we do have X-ray capability, we don't have Ultrasound, CT (CAT) scanners or MRI scanners.

You may be tempted to go the Emergency Room (ER). But this may not be the best choice. At the ER, true emergencies are treated first. Other cases must wait—sometimes for hours. And, it may cost you more. What is a true emergency? Go to the ER for:

• Heavy Bleeding
• Large Open Wounds
• Sudden Change in Vision
• Chest Pain
• Sudden Weakness
• Trouble Breathing
• Major Burns
• Spinal Injuries
• Severe Head Injury
• Loss of Consciousness
• Abdominal Pain

Of course, each case is unique. If a situation seems life threatening, take immediate action. Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away.