What is urgent care?

Urgent care facilities are clinics that provide quick and easy access to healthcare when your physician may not be available or their office is closed. Most urgent care facilities are open daily and have extended hours to meet the needs of all patient populations. At Corner Clinic, we are open from 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. We're also open most holidays.

When should you go to urgent care?

Urgent medical conditions are ones that are not considered emergencies but still require care within 24 hours. Some examples include:

Accidents and falls
Cuts that don’t involve much blood but might need stitches
Breathing difficulties, such as mild to moderate asthma
Diagnostic services, including X-rays and laboratory tests
Eye irritation and redness
Fever or flu
Minor broken bones and fractures in fingers or toes
Moderate back problems
Severe sore throat or cough
Skin rashes and infections
Sprains and strains
Urinary tract infections
Vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration

When should you head to the ER?

If your condition is considered “life-threatening,” it will require a visit to the Emergency Room or Emergency Department. These are conditions that require immediate attention and cannot wait until the next day to be evaluated.

In general, an emergency condition is one that can permanently impair or endanger your life. Dial 911 immediately for any medical problem that appears life-threatening. Some examples of conditions that need emergency medical care include:

Compound fracture, which involves a bone protruding through the skin
Convulsions, seizures, or loss of consciousness
Deep knife wounds or gunshot wounds
Fever in a newborn less than 3 months old
Heavy, uncontrollable bleeding
Moderate to severe burns
Poisoning
Pregnancy-related problems
Serious head, neck, or back injury
Severe abdominal pain
Severe chest pain or difficulty breathing
Heart attack symptoms, such as chest pain that lasts longer than two minutes
Stroke symptoms, such as vision loss, sudden numbness, weakness, slurred speech, or confusion
Suicidal or homicidal feelings

Dial 911 immediately for any Medical Problem that Appears to be Life-Threatening.

Tl;dr:

ER visits should be reserved for true emergencies that require immediate care. Minor injuries and illnesses can be properly cared for and treated at an urgent care, where you'll also likely save a lot of money and time. Our staff at the Corner Clinic look forward to helping you and your family with all your urgent care needs!