Where Should I go for Care? Primary Care
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Primary Care
Call your primary care provider (PCP) if you have any new health concerns. They know your health history best. Most offices offer same day appointments. See your PCP for wellness visits, sports physicials, or to monitor any chronic health conditions.
See a provider live within minutes from the comfort of your own home (or work!) using your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Allergies (seasonal) Asthma (adults only) Back strains and sprains (adults only) Bronchitis (adults only) Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Cold, cough, & flu symptoms
Minor burns or lacerations Painful urination (adults only) Rashes Upper Respiratory illness Urinary tract infections (adults only) Acute Vaginitis (Adults only) Acute cystitis (adults only)
Keep any regular appointments your PCP recommends!
Patients 2+
Express Express CareCare When you should head to express care: Cold, cough, and flu symptoms, viral infections Sinus infection Earache Sore throat Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Skin rashes (ringworm, poisoin ivy, shingles, scabies, impetigo) Minor aches and pains (without serious injury) Headaches Urinary tract infection
Sexually transmitted infections (age (15+) Nausea, vomiting Diarrhea Minor injuries (sprains, strains, minor joint pain) Minor burns Skin injuries not requiring stitches Sports physicals (ages 13+)
Express Care is not the right choice for wounds needing stitches or excessive bleeding!
Patients 2+
Lower-cost option (most insurance accepted)
Low-cost, out-of-pocket option (Insurance may cover)
Emergency Department When you need to go to the Emergency Department: Accidents (falls, car crashes) Chest pain coughing up or vomiting blood Drug overdose Fever Head injury Injuries caused by violence & major trauma Life-threatening conditions
Loss of consciousness Poisoning Severe, persistant abdominal pain Severe burns Severe headaches Shortness of breath Stroke symptoms Suicidal feelings Uncontrolled or excessive bleeding
The emergency department is a busy place! Longer wait times are common. If your condition is not life-theatening, know that your insurance company could deny payment. Consider express care or call your primary care physician's office and ask for a same-day appointment.
In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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