clinic vs urgent care vs emergency room poster
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Clinic, Urgent Care or ER?
IHC Clinic:Make an appointment or Walk-In
• Non-life threatening medical problems or problems that could become worse if you wait. • Your doctor is not available
Open extended hours into the evening and on weekends.
Urgent care clinics are available nights and weekends, 7 days a week.
• Life threatening problems • Chest pain • Severe abdominal pain • Coughing or vomiting blood • Severe burns • Deep cuts or bleeding that won’t stop • Sudden blurred vision • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath• Sudden dizziness, weakness, or loss of coordination or balance • Numbness in the face, arm, or leg • Sudden, severe headache (not a migraine) • Seizures • High fevers
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Where you go matters
• Common illnesses; such as colds, flu, stomach virus, ear aches, sore throats, migraines, fever or rashes• Minor injuries such as sprains, back pain, minor cuts and burns, minor broken bones, or minor eye injuries• Regular physicals, prescription re�lls, vaccinations, and screenings• A health problem where you need advice
Open: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Walkin or Call for an appointment (615) 743-1529.
* Be sure to bring a list of your current medications.
Urgent Care for:After-hours
Hospital Emergency RoomsCall 911 or go to the ER for:
No matter where you go for care, be sure to bring a list of the current medications you are taking.
There is a nurse available 24/7 to help you decide where to go for care after hours. Call (615) 726-0125.