Urgent Care Vs. ER in Phoenixville, PA

It is important to understand the difference between Urgent Care and the Emergency Room. Effectively using the correct medical treatment center can save you significant amounts of time, and money and, more importantly, help save your life.

Urgent care is for conditions that require prompt attention but do not pose an immediate, serious threat to your health or life. In general, if your medical issue is life-threatening, call 911 or go directly to a hospital emergency room. If not, an Urgent Care Center such as AFC Urgent Care is an excellent alternative.

Some examples of conditions that can be treated at AFC Urgent Care Center include the following:

• Abdominal Pain
• Accidents and falls
• Asthma - mild to moderate
• Back problems
• Bleeding from cuts, falls or kitchen accidents
• Ear Pain
• Eye Irritation
• Fever
• Migraine headache
• Small bone fractures
• Skin rashes
• Sprains
• STD Tests or Treatment
• Sprains and broken bones
• Sore Throat
• Urinary burning
• Vomiting, Diarrhea and Dehydration

Some examples of conditions that require a Hospital Emergency Room include the following:

• Amputations
• Breathing Obstruction
• Convulsions or seizures
• Difficulty in breathing
• Drug overdose
• Knife or gunshot wound
• Loss of limb or severe broken bone
• Poisoning
• Pregnancy - severe abdominal pain
• Seizures/Convulsions
• Serious head, neck or back injury
• Suspected Heart Attack or Stroke
• Unconsciousness

Always use your best judgment in making a medical decision. If you have any doubts, call your family provider, 911 or our AFC Urgent Care Center. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM