Walk-In Clinic Vs. Emergency Room
When to Visit a Singing River Walk-In Medical Clinic vs. the Emergency Room
How to Choose the Right Care When You Need It
Understanding whether your medical concern is best treated through a walk-in visit at a Singing River Medical Clinic or via an Emergency Room visit is vital to receiving the best, most efficient, and most suitable treatment for your situation. Please review the conditions below to select which care option is right for you.
Walk-In Clinic:
- Colds, flu, and fever
- Minor cuts, burns, rashes, and wounds
- Sore throat, earaches, sinus infections
- Minor injuries and simple sprains
- Pregnancy tests
- Urinary tract infections
- Muscle aches and pains
- Allergies
- Upset stomach
- Other non-life-threatening but urgent needs
Emergency Department:
- Chest pain or pressure
- Severe shortness of breath or trouble breathing
- Warning signs of stroke including numbness in the face, arms, or legs
- Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn’t stop
- Loss of consciousness, seizures, sudden confusion
- Severe wounds or accident
- Poisoning
- Head injuries
- Suicide attempt or suicidal thoughts