Knowing the appropriate pace to go for your medical care helps streamline patient flow and enhances efficiency, ensuring timely care and smooth operations throughout our locations.
Southcoast Health Urgent Care is committed to serving each patient with compassionate and advanced care.
| Care Option | When to Choose | Examples of Conditions | Availability | Más información |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Room | For life-threatening or serious medical emergencies that require immediate attnetion | Chest pain, severe burns, broken bones, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, or major injuries | Open 24/7 at Southcoast Hospitals | Emergency Room Info |
| Atención urgente | For non-life-threatening issues that require prompt attention but aren’t emergencies | Minor cuts, sprains, mild infections, fever, or flu symptoms. | Open daily, including evenings and weekends. | Urgent Care Info |
| Atención primaria | For routine health check-ups, ongoing management of chronic conditions, and prventitive care. | Annual physicals, managing diabetes, hypertension, or general health concerns. | By appointment during regular office hours | Primary Care Info |
| Telehealth Visit | For minor health concerns or follow-ups that can be addressed remotely from the comfort of your home | Cold symptoms, rashes, prescription refills, or discussing test results. | Convenient online scheduling from home. | Telehealth Info |
If you are in a life-threatening or emergency medical situation, go to your nearest Emergency Room as soon as possible or call 911.
No appointment is necessary, but you can save your spot online at southcoast.org/urgent-care. Walk or drive to your nearest urgent care center using a private car, bus, taxi, or chair car service that may be available to you.
If you need transportation to a follow-up visit through the Transitional Care Clinic after a recent hospital stay, please call 774-510-0014 at least 48 hours in advance to request assistance.
No appointment is necessary. If you are experiencing a life-threatening or emergency medical situation, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. For transportation, use a private car, ambulance, or available emergency services.
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