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Urgent Care Q & A

What should I know about urgent care?

Urgent care is a medical service that provides fast and convenient treatment for medical conditions that need attention but aren’t life-threatening. 

Low Cost Health Clinics is a family practice offering urgent care at seven locations. You don’t need an appointment for urgent care, and the team encourages you to walk into the clinic most convenient to you if you need low-cost and affordable health services.

Each location is open seven days a week and has a staff that speaks English and Spanish so they can provide expert care for all the people that live in their diverse Southern California community.

Low Cost Health Clinics doesn’t accept medical insurance but offers affordable urgent care services.

 

When should I go to urgent care instead of the emergency room?

Head to Low Cost Health Clinics for urgent care if you have an illness or injury that needs medical attention but isn’t life-threatening. The practice treats a wide variety of urgent care conditions, including:

  • Respiratory infections
  • Skin infections
  • Lacerations
  • Headaches
  • Fevers
  • Rashes
  • Earaches
  • Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
  • Flu or cold
  • Mild kidney infections
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Sore throat
  • Vaginal infections
  • Wound care
  • Insect bites
  • Pink eye
  • Ingrown toenails
  • Toenail fungus
  • Sports injuries

Go to the emergency room if you have chest pain, difficulty breathing, or a head injury. 

Low Cost Health Clinics provides urgent care for all ages, including infants, children, teens, and adults.

 

What happens during an urgent care visit?

The details of your urgent care clinic at Low Cost Health Clinics depend on the reason for your visit. However, you can expect patient-centered medical care in a timely fashion.

Your provider reviews your health concern, asks about your medical history and the types of medications you take, and completes a physical exam. Any blood work needed is done onsite. 

After your evaluation, your provider discusses their findings with you, provides any necessary treatments, and writes prescriptions. You can expect a follow-up phone call within two days and you can come back for a free follow-up appointment within seven days. 

For fast urgent care from compassionate and attentive medical professionals, visit the Low Cost Health Clinics office nearest you right now. You can also call or use the online booking button to make an appointment.