Do You Need Urgent Care or Emergency Care?

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January 9, 2025

When you need care fast, we are here to help.

While our urgent care clinics and emergency departments both provide immediate care for symptoms that can’t wait, it’s helpful to know what can be treated at each location to reduce wait times and get you the care you need when you need it.

Urgent Care

  • Cough, flu and sinus infection
  • COVID symptoms
  • Earaches
  • Laceration repair
  • Minor burns
  • Minor eye injuries, infections or irritations
  • Pneumonia and bronchitis
  • Sports injuries
  • Sprains, fractures and dislocations
  • Superficial abscesses
  • Urinary symptoms

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Emergency Care

  • Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting
  • Burns
  • Chest pain
  • Diabetes/ blood sugar concerns
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Flank pain
  • Headache, dizziness, or fainting
  • Head injury
  • Stroke
  • Uncontrolled bleeding

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24/7 Call Center & Nurse Line

Call 763-581-CARE to reach our customer service representatives and nurses who are available for anyone, anytime, to answer health-related questions.

 

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