Know Where to Go
Physicians Care Express or Emergency Department?
It can sometimes be confusing when it comes to determining whether a medical incident warrants a trip to the Emergency Department or to an urgent care location. To help determine if a trip to one of our Physicians Care Express locations is the right choice, please consider the following:
What is an emergency?
An emergency is defined as a serious medical condition or symptom caused by an injury or sickness, or mental illness, which arises suddenly and requires immediate care and treatment to avoid death or disability. This can be a difficult decision to make, especially when things are happening quickly, which is why we have put together the list below to help guide your decision.
Conditions Treated at Physicians Care Express
- Allergic reactions
- Asthma attacks
- Breaks
- Bronchitis
- Burns
- Colds
- Cuts
- Ear irrigation
- Flu
- General illness and injury
- Muscle strains
- Physicals
- Pneumonia
- Removal of stitches
- Respiratory (nebulizer) treatments
- Sprains
- Viral illness
If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.