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Urgent & Emergency Care


Knowing the difference between urgent care and a medical emergency can save you time and money.

Urgent care situations include moderate fever, sore throat or sprains. This is not a complete list of urgent care situations. For these and other common medical conditions, call your PCP or visit an urgent care center.

Medical emergencies include:

  • Heart attacks and strokes
  • Poisoning
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Severe burns
  • Obvious bone fractures
  • Wounds requiring stitches

This is not a complete list of emergency situations. For these and other serious or life-threatening conditions, seek immediate treatment by going to the nearest ER or calling 911.