Immediate Care Centers
Our Immediate Care Centers provide exactly what their name implies: prompt
medical treatment for injuries and illnesses that don't involve serious
medical emergencies.
There are three convenient locations:
Glynn Immediate Care Center,
Glynco Immediate Care Center and
St. Simons Immediate Care Center.
We treat:
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Minor injuries, like sprains, cuts, burns, bee stings, sunburns, and foreign objects
in the eye-and all of life's bumps, bruises, and pains that aren't
life-threatening but need prompt attention
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Minor illnesses and their symptoms, like cold and flu, respiratory infections, urinary
tract infections, fever, sore throat, ear ache, upset stomach, and allergies
We also offer:
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On-site diagnostics, including imaging and laboratory services, to expedite patient treatment
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Occupational medicine, including employer screenings and routine physical examinations
Caring, Expert Medical Staff
Our Immediate Care Centers are staffed by providers trained in urgent care,
internal medicine and family medicine. They are supported by nurses, imaging
technologists, and medical assistants who pride themselves on providing
efficient, personable service-which goes a long way when you're under
the weather.
When Should I Visit an Immediate Care Center?
In many cases, our Immediate Care Centers are faster and less expensive
than an emergency room. It's important to know when they're most
appropriate, and when you truly need emergency care.
If you need urgent medical treatment for a non-life-threatening condition
and can't see your usual primary care physician-because you don't
have one, they don't have any appointments, or it's after hours
or a holiday-an Immediate Care Center is a good choice.
If, however, you (or a family member) experience any of the following symptoms,
you should go to the nearest emergency room or call 911:
- Chest pain
- Dislocation of shoulder, hip, or knee
- High fever in an infant (101° or higher in a baby under 3 months)
- Persistent or severe bleeding
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Severe allergic reaction
- Stroke symptoms, like weakness on one side of your body, difficulty speaking
and understanding, and loss of consciousness
- Sudden, severe abdominal pain