How do I find care?

If you’re faced with a sudden illness or injury, making an informed choice on where to see medical care is crucial to your personal and financial well-being. Making the wrong choice can result in delayed medical attention and may cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. If you suddenly fall ill or become injured, how can you determine which facility is most appropriate for your condition?

Choosing the appropriate place of care will not only ensure prompt and adequate medical attention, but will also help reduce any unnecessary expenses. Although urgent care centers are usually more cost-effective, they are not a substitute for emergency care.

What options do I have?

Choosing the appropriate place of care will not only ensure prompt and adequate medical attention, but will also help reduce any unnecessary expenses. Although urgent care centers are usually more cost-effective, they are not a substitute for emergency care.

When you have any medical concerns, your primary doctor can oversee your care and provide routine services.

  • Routine check-ups
  • Immunizations
  • Preventative services
  • Manage your overall health

You have access to Teladoc from anywhere – home, work, or on the road – and let the doctor come to you! Teladoc doctors diagnose nonemergency medical problems, recommend treatment, and can even call in a prescription to your pharmacy of choice, when necessary.

  • Respiratory infections
  • Ear infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Allergies
  • Colds and flu
  • Sore throat

Urgent care centers are not equipped to handle life-threatening injuries, illnesses or medical conditions. These centers are designed to address conditions where delaying treatment could cause serious problems or discomfort.

  • Controlled bleeding or cuts that require stitches
  • Diagnostic services (x-rays, lab tests)
  • Ear infections
  • High fever or the flu

The emergency room (ER) is equipped to handle life-threatening injures and illnesses and other serious medical conditions. Patients are seen according to the seriousness of their conditions in relation to other patients.

  • Compound fractures
  • Deep knife or gunshot wounds
  • Moderate to serious burns
  • Poisoning or suspected poisoning
  • Seizures or loss of consciousness
  • Serious head, neck or back injuries