When should I go to an Urgent Care vs. an Emergency Room (ER)?
Urgent care If you need care quickly and have a minor illness or injury an Urgent Care center might be a good choice. It is likely that you won’t wait as long as at the Emergency Room and your out-of-pocket expenses will also be considerably less. An Urgent Care center can help with: • Sprains • Strains • Minor Broken Bones • Mild Asthma Attacks • Minor Infections • Small Cuts • Sore Throats • Rashes • Urinary Tract Infections • Pelvic Infections • Minor Burns Emergency Room These are appropriate when the situation is serious or life threatening. At the Emergency Room, true emergencies take priority. This may mean waiting a long while there before you are seen. Care at an ER will also be more expensive. If a situation is life threatening call 911. The following conditions are most appropriately treated in an Emergency Room: • Heavy Bleeding • Large Open Wounds • Sudden Change in Vision • Chest Pain • Sudden Weakness • Trouble Breathing • Major Burns • Spinal Injuries • Severe Head Inju
