You don’t have to drive and wait hours at a hospital to get medical attention. The Broward Health Urgent Care team is standing by ready to assist you and your family when you need immediate attention. Now open in Weston, our pediatric and adult urgent care center provides fast, convenient care for minor injuries and illnesses, as well as vision testing, immunizations, and physicals.
In essence an urgent care is considered the middle ground between a traditional hospital's emergency room and a doctor's office. Here's a guide to help when you're not sure whether to seek treatment at an urgent care center or at a hospital's emergency room. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go the the nearest emergency room.
Medical Condition/Symptom | Urgent Care Center | Emergency Room |
---|---|---|
Sprains and Strains | X | |
Ear Infection | X | |
Urinary Tract Infection | X | |
Rash | X | |
Nose Bleed | X | |
Minor Cuts and Broken Bones (Hands, Fingers, Wrists, Toes) |
X | |
Fever | X | |
Sudden or Severe Pain | X | |
Abdominal Pain | X | |
Difficulty Breathing | X | |
Signs of Stroke | X | |
Severe/Uncontrolled Breathing | X | |
Broken Bone (Leg, Ribs, Skull Fracture) |
X (Skin Intact) |
X |
Unconsciousness | X | |
Severe Injury, Burn or Shock | X |
Broward Health is prepared for the future of healthcare with telemedicine initiatives that help ensure continuity of care and greater access for the community. Through innovative technology, Broward County patients and families have access to:
To speak to a nurse and schedule a virtual urgent care visit now, call 954-320-5730.