ER or Urgent Care? Which One Should You Go To?

EMERGENCY  ROOM OR URGENT CARE WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU GO TO?
We wanted to know so we asked Nurse Mattie!  Here are some insights she shared to help us clarify the difference.  Wishing you health and wellness!

EMERGENCY 
An emergency is a serious medical condition or symptom (including severe pain) caused by an Injury or sickness, or mental illness, which arises suddenly and requires immediate care and treatment to avoid disability or death.

2 - 4 Hours Average Wait Time
$50 - $100 Average Co-Pay
Less Location Options Accessibility

WHEN SHOULD YOU GO TO THE ER?

• Symptoms of a heart attack, such as chest pain lasting more than 2 minutes.
• Symptoms of a stroke, such as numbness or weakness in the arms or legs.

•    Extreme shortness of breath
•    Heavy bleeding that continues for over 10 minutes.
•    Poisoning
•    Seizures or loss of consciousness
•    Head or major organ injuries
•    Coughing or vomiting blood
•    Homicidal or suicidal feelings
•    In these cases do not hesitate to call 911 and get emergency help.

NON-EMERGENCY
If possible visit your Primary Care Physician (your Patient-Centered Medical Home) first for unexpected non-planned issues, they have a much better handle on your health and lifestyle and are therefore much better equipped to make recommendations that keep you healthy and out of the emergency room.

Less Than 30 Minutes
$25 - $50 Average Co-Pay
Many Locations All Over Genesee County
WHEN SHOULD YOU
GO TO URGENT CARE?

•    Cuts requiring sutures
•    Fever
•    Cold/Sore throats/flu
•    Ear infections
•    Bladder infections
•    Minor burns
•    Insect/Animal Bites
•    Treatment for Illness and Injury


HURLEY URGENT CARE
One Hurley Plaza
Flint, MI 48503
810.262.6744

GRAND BLANC URGENT CARE
5494 S Dort Highway
Flint, MI 48507
810.262.7781

MATTIE PEARSON, RN AT HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER


Know the difference between a cold and flu; with a cold sometimes you have a little runny nose and stuffiness.  With the flu, you have aches, fever and feel tired.
Some great home remedies when you are sick, drink plenty of fluid and stay hydrated and get rest. Follow up with your doctor.



DURAND URGENT CARE
8759 Monroe Rd.
Durand, MI 48429
810.262.2710

LAPEER URGENT CARE
1794 N Lapeer Rd.
Lapeer, MI 48446
810.245.1800