Patients requiring care who are unable to make an appointment with their primary care physicians should visit the:

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Urgent care centers are specifically designed to treat patients who require prompt medical attention but do not have a life-threatening condition. Emergency departments should be reserved for true emergencies, and going to the hospital without a referral could result in higher costs and longer wait times. Waiting for the physician to be available could cause a delay in necessary treatment.

Patients Requiring Care Who Are Unable to Make an Appointment