H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
Quick, Urgent & Emergency Care Facilities
How do you know where to go?
nn BY JENNY O’DONLEY
Traditional health care is booming in Columbia, and there’s no shortage of primary care physicians and specialists to meet your needs. But what happens during evening hours, weekends or other times when your regular doctor isn’t available? That’s when quick and urgent care facilities come in. So how do you know where to go? Take a quick assessment of your injury or illness, and seek help accordingly. If it’s a severe or life-threatening emergency (such as chest pain, severe breathing problems, major bleeding or unexplained loss of consciousness), call 911 or head to the ER right away (see listing on page 73). But for minor health concerns or serious but not life-threatening issues, quick or urgent care are great options that not only provide the skilled medical attention you need but also help you avoid a long wait in the ER.
Quick Care Minor health issue but still need quick service? Choose quick care for fast, convenient care for common health issues when you aren’t able to visit your primary care physician. Staffed by nurse practitioners and physicians assistants, these facilities typically treat patients 24 months and older. Go here for sore throats, minor cuts and wounds, cold, cough and flu, etc.
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Mizzou Quick Care: (Located in Columbia Hy-Vee grocery stores) 25 Conley Road | 573-884-0169 405 E. Nifong Blvd. | 573-884-0146 3100 W. Broadway | 573-884-0036 mizzouquickcare.com
Urgent Care More serious issue but not at emergency-room level? Urgent care is your best choice for immediate but not life-threatening health care issues. These facilities
