We've all been there. You or a family member need to see a physician. Right. Now. How do you decide if you need to go to the ER, or Urgent Care?
If you have a life-threatening condition: stroke symptoms, shortness of breath or chest pain, it's best to head to the ER.
But if you have any of the following conditions, our convenient urgent care centers—especially our on-campus location at University of Utah Hospital—means you'll start to feel better, faster.
- Flu and fever
- Earaches
- Nausea
- Rashes and allergic reactions
- Animal and insect bites
- Sprains and minor bone fractures
- Minor cuts needing stitches
- Urinary tract / bladder infections
Since you're on-campus, the convenience of the urgent care at University of Utah Hospital makes getting seen, and treated, quick and easy.
No matter which of our nine urgent care centers you visit, you never need an appointment. Just stroll in to receive the care you need.
This checklist is a quick guide for common emergencies. If the situation is life threatening, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
