Is Urgent Care Cheaper Than the ER?
If you’ve ever had a sudden illness or minor injury, you may have wondered: Should I go to urgent care or the ER? The short answer is yes! Urgent care is usually less expensive than the emergency room, especially for non-life-threatening issues.
At HealthCARE Express Urgent Care, we keep costs affordable by offering cash prices and accepting most major insurance plans. On top of that, our wait times are often much shorter than the ER.
When to Choose Urgent Care Instead of the ER
You can walk into HealthCARE Express for common illnesses and injuries, including:
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Earaches
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Sprains and strains
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Cuts that may need stitches
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Mild asthma attacks
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Minor burns
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Headaches or migraines
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Simple fractures
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Rashes or allergic reactions (without severe swelling)
When to Go to the ER
Head to the emergency room if you have:
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Chest pain or trouble breathing
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Severe bleeding
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Major head injury
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Stroke symptoms (sudden numbness, trouble speaking)
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Loss of consciousness
Why Choose HealthCARE Express Urgent Care?
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Affordable cash prices available
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Walk-in clinic—no appointment needed
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Open Monday through Saturday
If your illness or injury isn’t life-threatening, skip the long ER wait and high bill. Come to HealthCARE Express Urgent Care for fast, affordable care.
