ER, Urgent Care, Primary Care or Virtual Care? Where to Go for Care

October 18, 2021

If you’re sick or injured, where is the best place to go for care? It depends on your symptoms and how soon you need care. Learn more:

Infographic titled “Where to Go for Care”. Text reads: These conditions are typically treated at an emergency department: a head injury, broken bones, poisoning or overdose, unexplained shortness of breath or not breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, seizures, unconsciousness, major burns, heart attack or stroke symptoms, slurred speech, blurred or double vision, intense pain or severe reactions to foods, medication or insect bites. Always call 911 for an ambulance in an emergency. First responders can start treatment in your home or on the way to the Emergency Department. Urgent Care can provide a solution when you need prompt medical care for a non-life-threatening condition or when your doctor’s office is closed. Our locations have evening and weekend hours. These conditions can be treated at an urgent care: minor burns, skin rashes or simple lacerations, ear infection, sprains or strains, minor illnesses, flu shots and other vaccinations and sore throat. A primary care provider can provide care for these conditions: minor allergic reactions, allergies, annual preventive care visit, asthma, minor back pain, minor broken bones, bronchitis, cold and flu symptoms, minor cuts and burns, ear infection, insect bite, pink eye, prescriptions, chronic conditions, rashes, respiratory infection, sinus infection, sprains or strains, urinary tract infection, flu shots and vaccinations, wheezing or x-rays. For a referral to a primary care physician near you, call the Best of Health Line at 440-953-6000. Online Quick Care offers convenient care for conditions such as cold and flu symptoms, rash and skin conditions, sinus infection, pink eye, seasonal allergies and bladder infection. Go to lakehealthquickcare.zipnosis.com between 7 am and 11 pm, seven days a week, to get started with an Online Quick Care virtual visit.

Explore care options:

Urgent Care Online Check-in
Online Quick Care
Lake Health Emergency Departments
Lake Health Physician Group Providers

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