Call your primary care provider first! Your family doctor or nurse practitioner are the best care providers for non-emergencies including the common cold, an ingrown toe nail or a UTI. They know your history and medications, and are your best place for consistent healthcare.
Infographic - When should I go to the ED?
Typically treated in the Emergency Department:
- Broken bones
- Difficulty breathing
- Head/eye injuries
- Poisoning
- Seizures
- Serious burns
- Severe chest pain
- Signs/symptoms of stroke
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Loss of consciousness
- Symptoms of stroke
- Trauma (Motor vehicle accident, farm accident, etc.)
- Children with fever and signs or symptoms of dehydration
- Overdose or suspected overdose
- Severe allergic reactions
- Diarrhea or vomiting with signs or symptoms of dehydration
Typically treated in a Walk in Clinic or Family Practitioner Office:
- Coughs/cold
- Sore throat
- UTIs
- Sinus infections
- Pink eye
- Diarrhea
- Ear infections
- Fever
- Minor cuts/burns
- Vomiting