Urgent care facilities are opening up in almost every town and city in the U.S. People are finding these types of clinics to be extremely convenient when a doctor’s appointment cannot be attained and the wait at the emergency room is out of the question. Urgent cares are set up to receive patients whose complaints are not life threatening, but cannot wait for an appointment at the doctor’s office.

Such problems as chest pain or severe head injuries are, without a doubt, reasons to be seen immediately at a hospital emergency room.… Read More...