When to Use Urgent Care
What is urgent care?
Urgent care is a term for treatment for an illness or injury that needs attention but which is not a true medical emergency. Please read further to understand how to tell the difference between an urgent situation and a life-threatening one.
Urgent conditions that can be treated at an urgent care facility:
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Bruises
- Cold or flu, cough or sore throat
- Cuts and scratches
- Ear and eye infections
- Headaches
- Minor burns
- Minor fractures
- Muscle cramps or spasms
- Rashes or minor swelling
- Severe headaches
- Sinus pain
- Sprains and other muscle and joint strains
Medical emergencies that require an emergency department:
- Active bleeding
- Active labor
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Heart attack
- Stroke
What will my visit cost?
Each NSMC-affiliated urgent care center accepts a variety of insurance plans.
Depending on your coverage you may be required to pay a co-payment. If your insurance plan is not accepted, we offer affordable payment options. Please check with your insurer about your coverage or co-pay.