Primary Care Centers

Knowing the difference between an emergency and routine medical care is essential when someone is sick or injured. As not every situation is an emergency, it's crucial to know the difference and where to go for care. A primary care center is just like going to a private doctor's office- you make an appointment and see your physician for routine care. An emergency room is for life-threatening conditions.

Services Available

• Behavioral Health Care
• Radiology
• Ultrasounds
• Mammograms
• Fluoroscopy
• Lab work
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Podiatry
• HIV/AIDS
• Ophthalmology
• Optometry
• Gastroenterology
• OB/GYN

Primary Care Vs.
Emergency Room Care

Primary Care

• cold or flu 
• allergies 
• arthritis
• high blood pressure
• diabetes 
• skin rash  
• prenatal care
• sexually transmitted diseases  
• refill prescriptions
• immunizations 
• sore throat
• fever 
• ear ache
• back pain
• headache

Emergency Room Care

• loss of consciousness
• broken bones
• chest pain 
• deep cuts and lacerations 
• head injury 
• vomiting blood
• seizures 
• difficulty breating
• acute asthma

During the day, call the health center nearest you; after hours, call 305-585-7746.