Many people are planners who carefully script and plan their day. Sometimes, plans go awry, especially when dealing with unexpected health and medical issues. Their careful planning is interrupted by a tumble while playing a regularly scheduled football game or a child coming home from school with a fever and sore throat. With a full and busy schedule, there is no time to fit in the only open appointment available at the doctor’s office. Or even worse it is after normal office hours. This is where Walk-In Care becomes the best option for non-life threatening issues.
A walk in clinic can offer professional and thorough care for things such as:
- Strains and sprains
- Minor allergic reactions
- Sinus issues
- Sore Throat
- Minor cuts and bruises
- Ear Infections
- Minor Eye issues
- Cold and Flu related issues
The local urgent care clinic may also be able to provide on-site x-ray and lab work. A full-service clinic can even offer expanded testing such as EKG’s, negating the need for emergency room visits or additional appointments.
Some clinics also offer immunization services that allow individuals to keep themselves and their families up to date on needed vaccinations without the need for an office call and long wait times. This is especially helpful if all that is needed is a yearly flu shot or updating that long overdue tetanus shot. This can be a lifesaver if immediate proof is needed of immunizations for work or school.
Some walk-in clinics offer convenient services for sports and school physicals or pre-employment evaluations. This is especially helpful if simple care is needed and clients do not yet have a regular family physician. Some clinics, such as Allegheny Medical Integrated Health Services, offer a wide array of options that allow patients to receive walk-in services on their schedule without the need to be tied to a limited appointment time.
The next time quick medical care is needed, take a look at the neighborhood Walk-In Care clinic. They will provide thorough and professional care when you need it most, often at a reduced cost when compared to emergency room visits. You can follow them on Google+.
