What is Urgent Care?

This type of care specializes in treating a disease, illness or injury when presented on an episodic basis. The disease, illness or injury is usually acute and with treatment is fully corrected in seven to fourteen days. The services are provided beyond the 'normal' 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday office hours and an appointment is not required. Physician and medical staffs are full-time providers in the urgent care clinic setting.

What are examples of illnesses and injuries that Urgent Care addresses?

Common services provided in an urgent care clinic include minor lacerations, fractures, bumps, sore throats, ear infections and other "just don't feel good conditions". Mercy Urgent Care provides these urgent healthcare services for injuries and illnesses that occur at home or at work.

Are there certain health conditions that Urgent Care does not typically address?

Because of the focus on only episodic problems, urgent care practitioners do not provide obstetric services, in-hospital admission, long-term management of chronic disease such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension or other conditions requiring long-term medical management and continuity of care using the medical record history.

Will my insurance cover Urgent Care services?

Most insurance plans will cover this type of care. Mercy Business Health Services/Mercy Urgent Care accepts most insurance.