Doctor's office? Urgent care? ER? Where do I go?

Because life’s injuries and illnesses don’t conveniently happen according to schedule, GRMC is providing another option for care. Manatt Family Urgent Care will open on Thursday, February 13 at 7 a.m. for walk-in service.

Emergency Conditions:

If you are ever in doubt, come to the GRMC emergency department or call 9-1-1 when these conditions are present:

     Bleeding that will not stop

     Breathing problems (difficulty breathing, shortness of breath)

     Change in mental status (such as unusual behavior, confusion, difficulty arousing)

     Chest pain

     Choking

     Coughing up or vomiting blood

     Deep or large wound

     Fainting or loss of consciousness

     Feeling of committing suicide or murder

     Head or spine injury

     Severe or persistent vomiting

     Sudden injury due to a motor vehicle accident, burns or smoke inhalation, near drowning

     Sudden, severe pain anywhere in the body

     Sudden dizziness, weakness, or change in vision

     Swallowing a poisonous substance

     Upper abdominal pain or pressure

           From American College of Emergency Physicians

Manatt Family Urgent Care is staffed by Wendi Beck, PA-C and Heidi Powers, ARNP. Michelle Rebelsky, MD, is the clinic’s medical director.

Urgent care does not replace your primary care provider, but can serve as a bridge for care when you can’t get in to see your regular provider.

Urgent care is for:

·       Non-chronic conditions that are urgent, but do not require emergency care.

·       Patients age two years and older.

·       Times when you need to be seen but can’t get into your regular healthcare provider because their schedule is already full or before and after primary care offices are closed.

Urgent, but not emergency health issues include:

Respiratory illnesses:

Colds, coughs

Chest or nasal congestion

Seasonal allergies

Sinus infections

Sore throats/laryngitis

Mild fevers

Head, ear and eye conditions:

Minor headaches

Pink eye/stye

Ear ache/infections

Skin conditions:

Rashes/itch

Athlete’s foot

Cold sores

Insect bites

Sunburns

Cuts that need stitches

Stomach and general urinary infections:

Diarrhea

Nausea/vomiting

Yeast or bladder infections – burning during urination

Minor Injuries – other conditions

Mild asthma

Simple burns

Cuts that need stitches

Minor sprains/strains

Minor musculoskeletal injury

For example, let’s say it is Tuesday afternoon and your child’s school calls to tell you that your child is running a fever and is complaining of an earache. You call your regular healthcare provider and they do not have any openings available for your child to be seen that day. That’s a good time to go to Manatt Family Urgent Care. No appointment needed, just come in.

Another example – Your husband twists his ankle at softball practice at 5:30 p.m. Your regular healthcare providers’ office is closed. Another good reason to drive to Manatt Family Urgent Care.

Don’t have a medical home or a regular primary care provider? Manatt Family Urgent Care staff will help you find a provider who meets your needs.

If your healthcare providers’ office is closed and Manatt Family Urgent Care is closed and your medical need – including those listed above – cannot wait until one of them is open, come to GRMC emergency department.  We’re always there when you need us.

Links:

1. Recognizing Medical Emergencies

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001927.htm