Urgent Care is the best place for treating non-life-threatening issues that still need timely attention. These might include:
Minor cuts that may need stitches
Sprains or strains
Fevers, cold and flu symptoms
Mild to moderate illnesses
Minor infections or skin issues
Emergency Rooms, on the other hand, are designed to handle serious, life-threatening conditions such as:
Chest pain or trouble breathing
Severe injuries or major bleeding
Stroke symptoms like sudden weakness or confusion
Broken bones sticking through the skin
Loss of consciousness
When in doubt, always choose safety—if it feels like a true emergency, don’t hesitate to go to the ER or call 911.
For many non-emergency situations, our urgent care center can provide fast, effective care—often with less hassle than the ER. Here's why more patients choose WestsideMed:
Convenient Hours: Open evenings and weekends when your regular doctor may not be available.
Short Wait Times: Get in, get treated, and get back to your day faster than a typical ER visit.
Affordable Care: Visits cost significantly less than a trip to the ER, saving you money while still receiving high-quality care.
Skilled Providers: Our team is experienced in treating everyday illnesses and injuries quickly and thoroughly.
More Services Than You Might Expect: We’re not just band-aids and flu shots.
WestsideMed provides more than just urgent care—we offer a range of specialized services to make your visit even more effective:
IV Hydration Therapy: Rehydrate fast from illness, travel, or even a fun night out.
On-Site X-Rays: Quick diagnosis for sprains, strains, and minor fractures.
Stitches & Wound Care: We clean, treat, stitch, and even remove stitches from cuts and lacerations.
Ingrown Toenail Relief: Prompt treatment to ease discomfort and prevent infection.
Abscess Drainage: Safe, effective care for painful abscesses.
Stomach Pain Evaluation: We assess and treat general abdominal pain and GI symptoms.
Confidential STD Testing & Urinalysis: Get tested and stay informed about your health, privately and professionally.
Asthma Management: Fast help for flare-ups and access to on-site inhaler refills.
Occupational Health Services: From drug testing to DOT/CDL physicals, we support both employers and employees.
