ER & Urgent Care
vs. PCP visit

I Am Sick...Where Do I Go?

There are many choices when it comes to getting health care services. When an injury or sickness happens, it can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to navigate the available services. Should you call your PCP? Should you go to the emergency room? What about urgent care?

Primary Care Physician (PCP) Visits:

Can you wait a day to see your PCP?

• Checkups
• Cough or colds
• Diabetes care
• Flu-Like Symptoms
• Headaches and Migraines
• High Blood Pressure
• Mental Health
• Regular Health Screenings
• Skin Disorders?

Urgent Care Visits:

Can you wait a few hours?

• If Your Doctor Is Not Available
• Allergies
• Bug Bites and Stings
• Coughing
• Ear or Sinus Infections
• Nausea, Vomiting, or Diarrhea
• Sore Throat or Strep Throat
• Sprains
• Urinary Tract or Bladder Infections

Emergency Room (ER) Visits:

Do you need medical care now?

• Deep cuts
• Extremely high fever
• Fainting or seizures
• Heart attack
• Major broken bones
• Major burns
• Poisoning
• Severe pain or trauma
• Trouble breathing or chest pain
• Uncontrolled bleeding

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