Urgent Care or Emergency Room– Where Should You Go?
We know how important it is for you and your loved ones to receive high-quality care – especially when the unexpected happens.
Did you know that more than half of visits to emergency rooms are for non-emergencies? Our UHealth Jackson Urgent Care centers welcome patients who have a variety of non-life-threatening health conditions that require prompt medical attention.
Not sure whether you need to go to urgent care or the emergency room? This guide can help:
| Ailment Type | Go To Urgent Care if… | Go To the ER If… |
| Cold and Flu | You have a mild cold, or have any of the following symptoms:
|
You are having difficulty breathing, or have severe cold and flu symptoms |
| Fever | You have a fever of 101° or below | You have a fever over 101° or a fever accompanied by a rash |
| Asthma and Allergies | You are experiencing a mild asthma attack, eye irritation or a rash without fever | You are having difficulty breathing or are experiencing fevers with rash |
| Cuts and Wounds | You have a simple bone fracture, strain/sprain injuries or simple cuts and wounds | You have a broken bone or a dislocated joint, a bone protruding through the skin, head or eye injuries, serious burns, deep cuts that may require stitches, or bleeding that will not stop |
| Stomach and Abdominal | You experience nausea and diarrhea | You have severe pain (particularly in the abdomen or beginning halfway down the back) |
| Genital | You have a UTI or experience painful or burning urination | You experience any vaginal bleeding while pregnant |
| Head | You have a migraine or a headache | You notice any change in mental state, loss of balance or fainting, seizures without having been diagnosed previously with epilepsy, or any of the following signs of a stroke:
|
| Chest | You experience any of the following symptoms of a heart attack:
|
Every UHealth Jackson Urgent Care facility is staffed by board-certified, UHealth – the University of Miami Health System physicians who are trusted throughout the community due to their excellent credentials and extensive experience. Find your nearest UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Center here.
Please note that this article is meant as a guide and for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you are not sure whether you, an adult, or child in your family need urgent or emergency treatment, go to the closest emergency room or dial 911.