07/02/2025
A reminder that we will be open on Friday, July 4, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Saturday, July 5, 8 a.m. – noon.
Fourth of July weekend includes celebration of American freedom but can also be one of the busiest times for hospital emergency rooms (ER) and urgent cares (UC). First off, we encourage you to practice fireworks safety, water safety and so on, but if you do have an accident or injury, below is a short list of whether to visit the ER or the UC.
Visit the Emergency Department for:
🔹 Burns on the face, hands or feet
🔹 Chest pain or pressure could indicate signs of a heart attack
🔹 Deep or large cuts that involve muscle or bone
🔹 Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
🔹 Drowning and near-drowning incidents
🔹 Head injuries that cause a loss of consciousness or confusion
🔹 Heat-related illnesses
🔹 Severe allergic reactions
🔹 Signs of a stroke
🔹 Uncontrolled bleeding that doesn't stop with pressure
Visit Urgent Care for:
🔸 Cold or flu symptoms, including a sore throat, cough or mild fever
🔸 Ear or eye infections
🔸 Food poisoning, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea without signs of dehydration
🔸 Urinary tract infections
🔸 Minor cuts, burns or sprains
🔸 Minor back pain
🔸 Skin rashes or insect bites that aren't spreading