Urgent Care

Urgent care is a great alternative for emergency department visits if the patient’s symptoms are not severe or life-threatening. The staff at Premier Urgent Care treats a range of conditions with a high level of quality and care.

Conditions Treated At Urgent Care

At Premier Urgent Care, patients may be treated for the following conditions:

Vomiting
Bronchitis
Cuts and minor burns
Diarrhea
Ear pain
Skin conditions
Sprains or joint pain
Upper respiratory infection

Female doctor examining male patient’s throat at urgent care clinic

Female doctor speaking to patient at urgent care clinic

Back or muscle pain
Urinary tract infections
Eye irritation and redness
Accidents and falls
Moderate back problems
Severe sore throat or cough

Patients experiencing the following symptoms should visit the Emergency Department for treatment:

Severe chest pain or pressure
Head injuries
Pneumonia
Seizures
Deep knife wounds or gunshot wounds
Fever in a newborn less than three months old

Severe abdominal pain
Compound fracture
Sudden, severe headache
Sudden paralysis or weakness
Uncontrolled bleeding
Moderate to severe burns
Poisoning
Pregnancy-related concerns
Serious head, neck, or back injury
Shortness of breath
Suicidal or homicidal thoughts
Symptoms of a heart attack, such as chest pain that lasts for more than two minutes
Symptoms of a stroke, such as vision loss, sudden numbness, weakness, slurred speech, or confusion

What to Expect During an Urgent Care Visit

Urgent care doctor bandaging young patient’s ankle

When a patient arrives at urgent care, they’ll be asked to show their ID or driver’s license, provide insurance information, and fill out forms. Once a clinician is ready to see the patient, they’ll ask questions about symptoms, evaluate the patient’s condition, and discuss the next steps for diagnosis and treatment. Most minor injuries and illnesses can be treated onsite, but some patients may be directed to schedule a follow-up visit with their primary care physician for further treatment

Treatment Options

At Premier Urgent Care, staff is trained to treat patients experiencing pain with injections, and pain management techniques.

A few types of joint and soft tissue injections offered at the clinic include nerve blocks, sacroiliac joint injections, piriformis injections, epidural injections, and trigger point injections. Patients should speak to a physician at Premier Urgent Care to find out if joint and soft tissue injections could ease their symptoms.

Patients can minimize their pain through various pain management techniques, including cold and heat therapy, gentle exercise, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, cognitive behavior therapy, yoga, deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, biofeedback, music therapy, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Depending on the location and type of pain, each patient will receive a customized pain management plan.

Advanced Treatment

Severe injuries, such as broken bones, paralysis, and internal bleeding, may require advanced treatment that may include surgery. Premier Urgent Care supports patients needing a range of treatments. Staff is available to answer any questions about obtaining advanced treatment.