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Where Should You Go?
PRIMARY
CARE
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Primary Care is the
BEST PLACE for routine care
and mild-moderate symptoms.
- Cough, congestion, and sore throat
- Vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Urinary tract infections
- Regular Well Visits and sports physicals
- Mental health screenings
- Medication refills or changes
- Asthma management
- Specialist referrals
- Flu shots and other vaccines
- Emergency Department follow-up
Primary Care visits may be
covered by insurance and have
the lowest copay amounts.
URGENT
CARE
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Urgent Care is the best
option for moderate procedures
beyond Primary Care, or
when you can't schedule
with your Primary Care.
- Sprains and strains
- Allergic reactions with
widespread swelling/itching
- Cuts requiring stiches
- Minor accidents and falls
- Acute symptoms in the Primary Care column.
Urgent Care visits may have
higher copay and cost
approximately $30 more than
a Primary Care visit.
EMERGENCY
DEPARTMENT
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Emergency Care is the
best place for severe
& life-threatening
illnesses or injuries.
- Fever over 104F/40C
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Chest pain or shortness of breath
- Head or eye injury
- Loss of consciousness
- Poisoning or overdose
- Severe abdominal pain
- Broken bones
- Severe burns
- NOT FOR ACUTE SYMPTOMS
LISTED UNDER PRIMARY CARE
Emergency Department visits
have much higher copays
and cost on average $1,800
more than a Primary Care visit.
Not Sure?
Call us and we can direct you to the same appropriate level of care. We also have same day appointments!
*The symptoms above are not a complete list, but rather general guidlines.