RIGHT CARE. RIGHT PLACE. RIGHT TIME.
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WHEN TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM
WHEN TO GO TO URGENT CARE, ORTHOEXPRESS OR SAME-DAY ACUTE CARE
WHEN TO GO TO PRIMARY CARE
Visit Urgent Care or Same-Day Acute Care for common things that need to be treated soon, but your primary care doctor is not available. Urgent Care is on a walk-in basis and does not require an appointment. Same-Day Acute Care are scheduled appointments for same day needs. Visit OrthoExpress for orthopedic care that needs to be treated soon but is not life-threatening. OrthoExpress is on a walk-in basis and you do not need to schedule an appointment.
Go to the Emergency Room for serious life, limb, or eye conditions/ injuries.
Primary Care is the first point of contact for patients seeking non-urgent health care services. Primary care providers focus on preventive care, routine screenings, managing chronic conditions and addressing common illnesses. Providers develop long-term relationships with their patients to maintain their overall health and well-being. • Care to manage your general health • Common infections – strep throat, bladder, sinus • Earaches • Immunizations • Minor injuries – cuts, burns, bruises • Minor skin conditions – poison ivy • Nausea/vomiting • Pregnancy tests • Preventive services • Respiratory infections – pneumonia, bronchitis • Routine checkups • Vaccinations – tetanus shots, flu shots
• Abscesses • Allergies/ Allergic reactions • Asthma • Athlete’s Urgent Care
• Chest pain • Difficulty breathing • Eye injuries • Heavy bleeding • Large open wounds • Loss of consciousness • Major broken bones • Major burns • Severe head injury • Spinal injuries • Sudden change in vision • Sudden weakness or trouble talking
• Nausea/ vomiting • Rashes • Respiratory infections – pneumonia, bronchitis • STD testing & treatment
• Congestion/ Cough/Sore Throat • Diaper rash • Fever • Flu • Gastroenteritis • Insect bites • Labs • Lacerations/ wounds • Migraine • Minor burns • Injuries to the hands, wrists or shoulders • Lower extremity injury • Muscle and tendon strains
foot/fungus
• Bronchitis • Common
• Stitches • Stomach
infections - ear, eye, sinus, strep throat, bladder
discomfort/ nausea
• X-rays
• Back pain • Fractures – casting/ splinting • Hamstring injuries OrthoExpress
• Sprains • Strains • Swollen joints • Torn bicep, tricep or quadricep tendon
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