While there are quite a few urgent care centers located throughout the country, many people may not be aware of what services are provided at these facilities. Currently, there are approximately 20,000 physicians that practice within this expanding field of medicine. The Urgent Care Association of America, for example, reported that roughly three million patients visit urgent care clinics every week.

There are a variety of reasons why someone would visit an urgent care center for evaluation and treatment. Ankle sprains, bone fractures, colds, and urinary tract infections are just of few of the issues that can be addressed at one of these facilities.… Read More...