Urgent Care vs ER
The Differences Between Urgent Care and the Emergency Room
Urgent Care
For minor illnesses or injuries, utilize our fast, friendly, and affordable services for care. Urgent Care situations can include, but are not limited to:
- Minor headaches
- Cold/ flu symptoms
- Cough or sore throat
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Minor burn, cuts, rash
- Minor fractures/ accident
- Mild asthma/ bronchitis
The Emergency Room
For life-threatening conditions or injuries, please go to the nearest emergency room for care. Emergent situations can include, but are not limited to:
- Severe headaches
- Severe, persistent abdominal pain
- Coughing up blood
- Major burns, cuts
- Major/ open fractures, accident
- Difficulty breathing/ shortness of breath