Sometimes, you have a medical problem that isn't a full emergency and yet you need it treated sooner than you can see your primary care doctor. These are urgent medical needs and are best treated at a walk-in urgent care clinic.
An emergency situation is one in which a person's life is threatened or the injury may cause future impairment. Urgent care clinics treat medical issues requiring care within 24 hours that are not life-threatening emergencies.
This week is all about you, the patient. Were you just thinking, "Wait, isn't health care always about the patient?" That it is, but everyone could use a little reminder now and again.
Let's face it, going to the doctor or an urgent care clinic can be a very scary thought for children, especially if they've never been before. Many adults fear visiting the doctor (and the dentist) due to their own experiences as children. Velocity Care understands the importance of successful visits at a young age to ensure that health care is maintained throughout life.