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Urgent Care is ...
The treatment of non-life threatening illness and injuries for
infants to seniors including: Colds & Minor illness, Flu Shots,
Immunizations & Allergy Shots, Stitches, Eye Injuries, Wart
Treatment, Sprains & Strains, Minor Fractures, Work and Sports
Related Injuries. Severe injuries or potentially life threatening
problems should always go directly to the nearest Hospital Emergency
Room.
Urgent care is ...
a convenient alternative when:
* your Family Doctor's office is closed
* you can't get in to see your Doctor
* you do not have a Family Doctor
* your problem isn't really an "emergency" but requires attention
now
Not Sure Where To Go
It's not always easy to know exactly which conditions should be
treated in an emergency room and which should be treated by your
primary care physician (PCP) or an urgent care physician. Remember
that you should always try to contact your PCP first.
Of course, the emergency room is where you should go if you feel
that your life could be in danger if you don't receive care
immediately. But, it is important to remember that you should only
go to the emergency room if you are having a true emergency.
Treating minor injuries or illnesses takes emergency room staff away
from more serious or life-threatening situations. |
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