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When to Go to Urgent Care
When you have a problem, don’t wait too long
to get medical care. If your problem is not life
threatening or one that risks you becoming
disabled but you are concerned and you cannot
see your doctor soon enough, go to an urgent care
clinic. The kinds of problems an urgent care clinic
can deal with include:
n Common illnesses, such as colds, the flu,
earaches, sore throats, migraines, low-grade
fevers, and limited rashes
n Minor injuries, such as sprains, back pain, minor
cuts and burns, minor broken bones or minor
eye injuries
If You Aren’t Sure, Ask Someone
If you are not sure what to do, and you don’t have
one of the serious conditions listed above, call
your doctor. If the office is not open, your phone
call may be forwarded to someone. Describe your
symptoms to the doctor who answers your call, and
find out what you should do. Your doctor or health
insurance company may also offer a nurse-staffed
telephone advice hot line. Call this number and tell
the nurse your symptoms for advice on what to do.
When to Call 911
How quickly do you need care? If a person or unborn
baby could die or be permanently disabled, it is an
emergency. Call 911 to have the emergency team
come to you right away if you cannot wait, such as for:
n Choking
n Stopped breathing
n Head injury with passing out, fainting, or confusion
n Injury to neck or spine, especially if there is loss
of feeling or inability to move
n Electric shock or lightning strike
n Severe burn
n Severe chest pain or pressure
n Seizure that lasted three to five minutes
Need a Doctor?
Ellis Medical Group has physicians throughout the
Capital Region, including primary care facilities
in Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Glenville, Malta,
Schenectady; pediatric care in Schenectady; and
internal medicine, also in Schenectady. Ellis Primary
Care has physicians fluent in Spanish, Russian,
Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese.
Call 844-518-DOCS to find a physician.
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