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When You Should NOT Go To an Urgent Care
Urgent care doesn't make sense in some cases. For example, if your loved one is experiencing heart attack symptoms, an urgent care clinic will forward you to an emergency room. Here are examples of times when you should not go to an urgent care clinic.
Meet the new Solv app
COVID has changed the way you and your family get healthcare. You've told us that you want both in-person and virtual options all in one place, so it's easy to talk to a doctor, anytime you want. That's why we're launching the new Solv app–and we’ve made some big changes. Now both video visits and no-wait office visits can be scheduled in as few as two taps. And, we've added COVID testing support so you can stay safe, book a test and avoid a long wait. We'll even show you locations that offer rapid testing and will get you results quickly.This new update is making it easier than ever for you to keep track of all of your family’s healthcare needs and preferences all in one place.
What to expect from your first telemed visit
If you think you're not feeling great, sometimes the last thing you want to do is to go to a doctor's office and have to wait (and worry) for who-knows-how-long to see a doctor. But you don't have to. Telemedicine is a great alternative that will get you the answers you need, so you can start feeling better as soon as possible. If you’ve never had a virtual doctor’s visit before, here’s a brief rundown of what you can expect.
First Aid Kit List: What You Should Have at Home Right Now
June is National Safety Month, and we’re also still navigating the coronavirus, which means it’s a great time to double-check that your household has a fully stocked first aid kit. While you’re at it, make sure your first aid kit is easily available and check to see that none of the medication in your kit is past its expiration date.
Is Telemedicine the Best Way to Treat COVID-19?
Thinking that you may have COVID-19 is scary enough without having to wonder how–or if–you’ll be able to see a doctor. Thankfully, this pandemic is happening during a time of technology-enabled healthcare that can help prevent the spread of this nasty virus and get you the information and treatment you need. So, is telemedicine the best way to treat COVID-19? Read on for everything you need to know about telemedicine and the coronavirus.
Reduce your urgent care wait time by booking your visit online
Understanding answers to common questions about urgent care wait times, appointments, the busiest days and times, and more could improve your experience throughout your next urgent care visit.
How to Choose an Urgent Care Clinic?
Urgent injuries and illnesses happen and, when they do, it’s a good idea to know ahead of time which urgent care clinic you’ll go to. Knowing the locations nearby that accept your insurance and that fit your hours of need is a good place to start.
Will I See a Nurse Practitioner at an Urgent Care?
It is possible that you will see a nurse practitioner while at an urgent care center. In many states, nurse practitioners are able to treat patients and prescribe medications without involvement from a doctor, or if they do require oversight, the physician can do so remotely.
Do I Need an Appointment for an Urgent Care?
Patients in need of medical care have many choices. Urgent care centers are a great choice for most people, because they offer extended hours, a wide range of services and accept nearly all of their patients as walk-ins. Here is some helpful information about urgent care visits.
What are the Most Common Urgent Care Conditions?
There are many conditions that can be treated at an urgent care facility, from injuries to illnesses. Urgent care is not appropriate for life-threatening conditions (if you experience life-threatening emergencies, call 911); however, for basic illnesses or injuries, urgent care is ideal.