Unfortunately, people get sick, and injuries happen.
When your child is crying and in pain, it can be hard to decide whether to make an appointment with your primary care physician, rush to the emergency room, or head to an urgent care clinic.
It can be difficult to see your doctor on short notice or after-hours, and some medical issues need immediate attention.
In the case of non-life-threatening yet still urgent injuries and illnesses, you may want to reconsider a trip to the emergency room.
Emergency rooms are becoming increasingly overcrowded (our national average wait time is now over four hours) and costly - especially for those paying out-of-pocket.
Urgent care facilities are an excellent choice when you need to see a doctor quickly but aren't facing a life-threatening illness or injury because they bridge the gap between a physician's office and the ER.