Knowing the appropriate place to go for your medical care helps streamline patient flow and enhances efficiency, ensuring timely care and smooth operations throughout our locations.
Southcoast Health Urgent Care is committed to serving each patient with compassionate and advanced care.
| Care Option | When to Choose | Examples of Conditions | Availability | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Room | For life-threatening or serious medical emergencies that require immediate attnetion | Chest pain, severe burns, broken bones, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, or major injuries | Open 24/7 at Southcoast Hospitals | Emergency Room Info |
| Urgent Care | For non-life-threatening issues that require prompt attention but aren’t emergencies | Minor cuts, sprains, mild infections, fever, or flu symptoms. | Open daily, including evenings and weekends. | Urgent Care Info |
| Primary Care | For routine health check-ups, ongoing management of chronic conditions, and prventitive care. | Annual physicals, managing diabetes, hypertension, or general health concerns. | By appointment during regular office hours | Primary Care Info |
| Telehealth Visit | For minor health concerns or follow-ups that can be addressed remotely from the comfort of your home | Cold symptoms, rashes, prescription refills, or discussing test results. | Convenient online scheduling from home. | Telehealth Info |
If you are in a life-threatening or emergency medical situation, go to your nearest Emergency Room as soon as possible or call 911.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, community-based health system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
