| Urgent Care
Urgent care clinics are for problems that are not life-threatening but should be taken care of the same day. Common conditions treated in Urgent Care
- Cuts requiring stitches
- Broken toes or fingers
- Minor burns
- Minor animal bites
- Foreign objects in the eye, ear or nose
- Sore throats, earaches and other minor ailments for children and adults
- Insect bites
- Simple rashes
- Skin infections
- Sprains and strains
This list is intended to assist you in decision-making. It is not conclusive. If you have questions, call
CareLine SM nurse line for after hours care.
| | Emergency Room/911
Hospital emergency rooms are for serious, often times life-threatening medical problems. Common conditions appropriate for Emergency Room and 911 - Chest pain
- Sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body
- Serious cuts or burns
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Active labor
- Allergic reaction
This list is intended to assist you in decision-making. It is not conclusive. If you have questions, call
CareLine SM nurse line for after hours care.
| | Primary care clinics
Primary care (medical) clinics are where you should get most of your care. They are the best place to get care for problems that are not life-threatening such as routine care and care for chronic health problems, as well as urgent needs during the day. Common conditions appropriate for a medical clinic - Well child check ups
- Immunizations
- Physicals
- Pre-operative physicals
- Health maintenance
- Pap smears
- Scheduled lab testing
This list is intended to assist you in decision-making. It is not conclusive. If you have questions, call
CareLine SM nurse line for after hours care. |
