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Urgent care vs. ER

ER skills without the ER bills.

Most of what sends people to the emergency room can be treated faster and far less expensively at urgent care. Here’s how to tell the difference.

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Health Express Urgent Care

Emergency Room

Typical wait

Under 20 minutes

2–5 hours

Typical cost

$99–$250

$1,200–$3,000+

Appointment needed

No — walk in or check in online

No

X-rays & labs on site

Yes

Yes

Best for

Illness, injury, testing, physicals

Life-threatening emergencies

Hours

7 days a week, evenings included

24/7

Come see us for

  • Fever, flu, COVID, strep
  • Sprains, strains, minor fractures
  • UTIs
  • School, sports & DOT physicals
  • Sinus & ear infections
  • Cuts needing stitches
  • Rashes & allergic reactions
  • Work injuries
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Call 911 or go to the ER for

  • Chest pain or pressure
  • Severe difficulty breathing
  • Head injury with loss of consciousness
  • Broken bones through the skin
  • Stroke symptoms (FAST)
  • Uncontrolled bleeding
  • Severe burns
  • Pregnancy complications

If you believe you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

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