Stillwater Medical Directory Spring 2022 | Page 44

Where Should I Go For Care ?

Primary Care Provider
“ I need medical care soon and feel safe to wait .”
Your doctor ’ s office is the best place to get treatment for conditions that are not immediately dangerous . Many physicians have same day appointments available .
Urgent Care
“ My doctor is not available today or it is after hours and I need medical care today .”
Go to Urgent Care when your condition is not life threatening but needs attention promptly . Urgent Care is a good option when your doctor is not available .
• Abdominal pain
• Allergies
• Asthma attack ( minor )
• Back pain
• Bronchitis
• Burns ( minor )
• Cuts ( minor ), scrapes
• Colds
• Dehydration
• Diarrhea
• Ear infection , sinus pain
• Fever
• Flu
• Fractures
• Headache , migraine
• Insect Bite
• Nausea , Vomiting
• Pediatric illness
• Pink eye , eye infections
• Rashes
• Routine screenings : blood pressure , diabetes , TB skin test , Flu test , strep , urinalysis
• Sore throat
• Sports physicals
• Sprains , strains
• STD ’ s
• Vaccinations
• Urinary tract infection
Emergency Dept Or Call 911
“ I need medical care now and do not feel safe to wait .”
Go to the Emergency Deptartment or call 911 for life threatening illnesses and injuries .
• Allergic reaction ( severe )
• Breathing difficulty
• Broken bones
• Burns ( severe )
• Chest pain
• Coughing blood
• Head injury
• Loss of consciousness
• Pain ( severe )
• Pneumonia
• Poisoning
• Puncture wounds
• Trauma
• Seizures / convulsions
• Spinal Injuries
• Uncontrolled bleeding
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