Urgent Care or the Emergency Room?

More than 100 million Americans go to the emergency room every year. While most of us visit the ER only for true emergencies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most common reasons people visit the ER include stomach and abdominal pain, fever, headache, and back pain, most of which can be seen in an urgent care setting.


URGENT CARE
Go here for a condition that requires immediate care but is not life-threatening.
• Cold or flu symptoms
• Wounds that may require stitches
• Sprains, strains, or deep bruises
• Sore throat
• Lyme disease/tick bites
• Earache
• Stomach flu/virus

EMERGENCY ROOM
Go here for a condition that is life-threatening.
• Severe bleeding
• Chest pain or pressure
• Severe abdominal pain
• Head trauma or injury
• Difficulty breathing
• Sudden dizziness or trouble seeing

Learn more about Health Quest Urgent Care: www.healthquest.org/urgentcare 

 

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