When Should You Go To Urgent Care?

Sometimes you need prompt medical care even though you are not experiencing an emergency situation. Urgent care provides immediate medical treatment for certain non-emergency illnesses and injuries that still require prompt medical attention. For example, a heart attack requires emergency care but a minor cut that needs some stitches can be treated in an urgent care setting. At PanCare of Florida in Blountstown, Bonifay, Bristol, Chipley, Freeport, Panama City, Port St. Joe, Youngstown, and Marianna, FL, we provide urgent care medical services for non-emergency situations and conditions.

Urgent Care Services

There are many situations that can require urgent medical care. For instance, visit one of our locations in Blountstown, Bonifay, Bristol, Chipley, Freeport, Panama City, Port St. Joe, Youngstown, and Marianna, FL, if you experience any of the following medical conditions or situations:

  • Cuts with minimal bleeding that need stitches
  • Difficulty breathing due to asthma or other causes
  • High fevers, diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration
  • Minor breaks or fractures in the fingers or toes
  • Injuries resulting from an accident or a fall
  • Muscle or ligament sprains or strains

You can also visit our urgent care clinic to receive treatment for symptoms such as rashes, skin infections, a sore throat, or severe cough. Other reasons to seek urgent medical care include flu symptoms, eye irritations, urinary tract infections, and back injuries. We have all the medical equipment needed to perform any necessary x-rays and laboratory or diagnostic tests to provide a quick and accurate diagnosis so you can receive the treatment you need right away.

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care

Urgent care is an excellent way to receive prompt medical care when you need it. However, there are still times when it is necessary to visit a hospital emergency department. In such situations, go directly to an emergency care hospital or facility rather than urgent care. The following situations are just a few examples of when emergency care is required:

  • Heart attack
  • Chest pain
  • Difficult breathing
  • Dizziness or fainting
  • Uncontrollable bleeding
  • Vomiting or coughing up blood
  • Severe head injury


Concerned? Call Us

For urgent care services in Blountstown, Bonifay, Bristol, Chipley, Freeport, Panama City, Port St. Joe, Youngstown, and Marianna, FL, call PanCare of Florida today.