Urgent Care
URGENT CARE SERVICES
Urgent care centers are a vital part of the healthcare system, offering quick and convenient medical services for those in need. One of their most important functions is to provide treatment for a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries. Access Total Care staff members are trained to diagnose and treat many illnesses, such as sprains, strains, fractures, lacerations, burns, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, hip pain, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea as well as handle allergic reactions and asthma attacks.
WHY CHOOSE ACCESS TOTAL CARE FOR URGENT CARE?
Access Total Care centers can serve as an in-between for mild to moderate illnesses and injuries. When patients do not have time to wait for doctor’s office appointments or may be too severe for home treatment. By diagnosing and treating these medical issues in a timely fashion, Access Total Care providers can help stabilize the patient’s condition until they can receive more comprehensive treatment from a specialist or primary care physician.
Illnessses
- Abdominal Pain
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Backaches, Back Pain
- Bronchitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cold and Flu Symptoms
- Dehydration
- Diarrhea
- Ear Infections
- Eye Problems (minor)
- Gynecologic Problems
- Headaches
- Nose Bleeds
- Pneumonia
- Sore Throats
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
- Vomiting
Urgent Care Vs Primary Care
Urgent care provides immediate medical attention for non-life-threatening conditions without the need for appointments, catering to sudden health issues on a walk-in basis. On the other hand, primary care involves ongoing healthcare, preventive services, and management of chronic conditions, emphasizing a long-term relationship between a patient and their designated primary care physician or provider, typically requiring scheduled appointments for check-ups and consultations.
Urgent Care Vs Emergency Room
Urgent care is more cost-effective than going to the emergency room for non-life-threatening medical issues due to lower facility fees, reduced wait times, lower co-payments and deductibles, avoidance of unnecessary tests and treatments, and preventing overcrowding in emergency rooms. Urgent care centers are specifically designed to handle less severe medical conditions, providing prompt and targeted care, which translates to lower overall healthcare costs compared to emergency room visits that prioritize critical cases and often involve extensive resources and higher fees.
Injuries
- Animal and Insect Bites
- Burns
- Cuts and Lacerations
- Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
- Sprains
- Fractures
- Broken Bones
Diagnostics
- Digital X-Rays
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Pregnancy Testing
- STD Testing
- Rapid Flu Swab
- Rapid COVID testing
- PCR & Antibody COVID testing
- Reference blood work (CBC, CMP, PSA, Lipids, etc...)
- Mono Screen
- Occult Blood
- Rapid Strep Test
PREVENTION
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Vaccinations
- Physicals: School, Sports, Work, DOT/FMCSA
Find your ACCESS CLINIC
Access Total Care provides Urgent Care, Primary Care or Occupational health care services to each clinic’s service area.
Each clinic is designed to meet the needs of their region to find what fits best for patients and their communities.
Our clinics are staffed by Primary Care trained Nurse Practitioners and Family Physicians.
