When you feel sick or get hurt, you might not know where to go. Primary care and urgent care both help you stay healthy. But they do different jobs. Here, we will explain the difference in simple words. We will also tell you what we do at Medicross Clinic and Urgent Care to help you and your family.
What Is Primary Care?
Primary care is your regular doctor. This is the person you see for checkups. They help you stay healthy over time. Your primary care doctor learns about your health history. They know your allergies and medicines. They often help with long-term problems like asthma or diabetes. Primary care is for routine care and managing health over many visits.
What Is Urgent Care?
Urgent care is for fast medical attention outside of an emergency. It addresses conditions that require immediate attention. For example, if you have a deep cut, a sprained ankle, or your fever has become worse, urgent care can help. You usually don’t need an appointment to see a doctor. There are walk-in clinics that offer same-day visits.
When to See Primary Care
See your primary care doctor for:
- Checkups and yearly exams.
- Ongoing problems like asthma or allergies.
- Medicine refills and health plans.
- Advice about healthy eating and weight.
Primary care is good when you want long-term care. Your doctor learns about you and assists in organizing your treatment.
When to Go to Urgent Care
Go to urgent care for:
- Cuts that need stitches or wound care.
- Sudden fevers or flu-like symptoms.
- Minor broken bones or sprains.
- Infections like ear or skin infections.
Urgent care is for problems that need quick care but are not life-threatening. If you think someone is having a life-threatening emergency, call your local emergency number right away.
Our Services at Medicross Clinic and Urgent Care
At Medicross Clinic and Urgent Care, we offer both telemedicine and in-person care. We help people of all ages. Our services include:
- Common visits for routine concerns.
- Treatment for injuries and wound care.
- Care for general illnesses like cold, flu, or infections.
- Wellness services and physical exams.
- Weight loss program to help you reach healthy goals.
- Blood tests and medicine prescribing.
We give physical exams, make diagnoses, and treat many problems. You can call 951-272-5900 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.
How Telemedicine Helps
Telemedicine means talking to a doctor by video or phone. This is good when you cannot come in. We can ask about your symptoms and give advice. We can also send prescriptions if needed. Telemedicine is quick and safe for many problems.
How We Care for You
We try to make care easy and kind. If you come in, we will check your wound or take tests like blood tests. We explain what is wrong in simple words. We tell you how to care for yourself at home. If you need more help, we will guide you to the right place.
Simple Tips for Families
- Keep your primary care doctor for regular checkups.
- Use urgent care for injuries or sudden illnesses that need fast care.
- Use telemedicine when you can stay home but need a doctor’s advice.
- Save our number: 951-272-5900. Call us if you are not sure where to go.
These tips can help you make safe choices fast.
When to Call 911
If someone is not breathing, has chest pain, is very confused, or is losing consciousness, call 911 right away. Urgent care and primary care are not for life-threatening emergencies.
Conclusion
Primary care is regular and continuous healthcare, while urgent care is quick assistance for non-life-threatening sickness or injuries. Medicross Clinic and Urgent Care provide telemedicine as well as physical visits for all age groups. Services include wound care, laboratory blood testing, physical examinations, diagnosis, and prescribing medication. Wellness services with a weight loss program are also offered.
Call us at 951-272-5900 if you need anything. We’re here to care for you.
FAQs
Q. What is primary care?
Primary care is your regular doctor. We see you for checkups and keep track of your health.
Q. Do you do tests and physical exams?
Yes. We do blood tests and physical exams to see how you are doing.