Absolutely! Our PrimeHealth Urgent Care centers are fully equipped and capable of handling broken bones and fractures. When you experience an injury that may have resulted in a broken bone or fracture, our urgent care center can be your first point of contact. We typically have imaging equipment, such as X-ray machines, on-site to accurately diagnose the type and extent of your fracture.

Usually, our urgent care facilities can handle:

• Simple fractures (breaks in one bone) without displacement
• Stable fractures (bones are aligned and not moving abnormally)
• Closed fractures (no open wounds at the fracture site)
• Fractures of small bones (e.g., fingers, toes)

Our medical professionals will assess the injury, take X-rays to confirm the diagnosis, and provide immediate pain relief. Depending on the severity, treatment may include:

• Immobilization (casting, splinting)
• Pain medication
• Antibiotics (in case of open fractures)

However, it’s important to note that while PrimeHealth can handle most types of fractures, there are severe cases where more specialized care is needed. These can include:

• Complex fractures (breaks in multiple bones, displaced bones)
• Unstable fractures (bones are not aligned or moving abnormally)
• Open fractures (with open wounds at the fracture site)
• Fractures of large bones (e.g., femur, humerus)

In such cases, our provider will stabilize the patient and facilitate a transfer to a hospital or orthopedic specialist for further treatment.

After the initial treatment, patients will often need to follow up with an orthopedic specialist for ongoing care. This may involve a more permanent cast, physical therapy, or possibly surgery.

Deciding whether to visit an urgent care or the ER for chest pain can be critical. Chest pain can indicate a range of medical conditions. The intensity of your pain and accompanying symptoms can help you determine where to seek medical attention.

PrimeHealth Urgent Care is designed to handle non-life-threatening medical conditions that require immediate attention. Our facility is equipped to manage less severe cases, like minor bone fractures, sprains, minor burns, or flu symptoms. If your chest pain is sharp, stabbing, or burning, but improves with rest or over-the-counter pain medication, an urgent care may be the right place for you. Pain that occurs with exertion or activity but resolves quickly can also be addressed at our urgent care center. Mild chest pain accompanied by shortness of breath, dizziness, or sweating can be appropriately managed at urgent care.

However, ERs have life-saving equipment and specialists available 24/7. If your chest pain is sudden, severe, persistent, or spreading to your arms, neck, or jaw, you should immediately call 911 or head to the nearest ER.

Your personal medical history also matters. If you have a history of heart disease or other significant health problems, or any risk factors such as a family history of heart disease, smoking, obesity, age over 50, or pain that occurs during rest or sleep, it’s safer to head to the ER for chest pain.

Allergic reactions can occur in many forms, some being mild, while others can pose a severe, life-threatening risk. We are equipped to provide quick and efficient treatment for mild to moderate allergic reactions. Our services cover reactions to insect bites, food, medication allergies, and more.

However, it’s important to note that while PrimeHealth Urgent Care is capable of dealing with many medical situations, we cannot replace the role of emergency rooms for life-threatening conditions like severe anaphylaxis. This serious allergic reaction can cause symptoms like difficulty breathing, facial and throat swelling, rapid pulse, dizziness, and loss of consciousness. Prompt administration of epinephrine (adrenaline) is crucial in such cases to prevent dire complications.

Emergency departments are staffed with experienced healthcare professionals equipped to manage anaphylaxis effectively. While PrimeHealth Urgent Care offers valuable services for non-life-threatening conditions, severe allergic reactions should be managed in an emergency room setting where a full medical team and specialized equipment are on hand.

Our urgent care center is designed to handle non-life-threatening situations such as minor injuries, upper respiratory infections, and urinary tract infections. We offer prompt treatment and can be a cost-effective alternative to the ER when dealing with less severe conditions. Typically, fees for a basic visit to PrimeHealth Urgent Care can range from $50 to $200, which may include a consultation with one of our healthcare providers, basic diagnostic tests, and prescription medications. We can offer lower out-of-pocket costs for patients as we do not require the high-tech equipment and specialist personnel found in ERs.

Emergency rooms, while crucial for severe, life-threatening conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, severe injuries, and fractures, have significantly higher charges than urgent care centers. An ER visit can cost upwards of $1,000, a cost that includes emergency assessment and stabilization, extensive diagnostic tests, and medications and treatments. ERs need to be open 24/7 and have specialized staff and equipment, and their higher operating costs often result in higher medical bills for patients.

The cost of both urgent care and ER visits can be affected by multiple factors including insurance coverage, the specifics of the treatment, the geographical location, and the time of day. At PrimeHealth Urgent Care, we strive to offer affordable medical services and transparent pricing to help our patients manage their healthcare costs.

We believe that immediate medical attention should be sought in any emergency. However, for less severe conditions, considering the cost difference between urgent care and the ER can lead to substantial savings. Our urgent care center is suitable for non-emergent conditions. For life-threatening symptoms or serious medical emergencies, the ER should be utilized.

For non-emergency situations, PrimeHealth Urgent Care provides prompt, easily accessible healthcare treatments. We are conveniently located at 20321 Grand Oaks Shoppes Dr. unit 308 Estero, FL 33928. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We serve patients from Estero FL, Stoneybrook FL, Cascades FL, El Dorado Acres FL, and surrounding areas.