COVID rapid antigen testing can help give patients peace of mind during these unprecedented times, while safeguarding the health and safety of everyone around them. We provide a convenient, safe place to get tested quickly and accurately– potentially even on the same day as the appointment. Knowing results promptly can help manage a potential COVID-19 diagnosis early, and make sure any necessary treatment or self-isolation is taken care of right away. Our compassionate healthcare professionals are ready to support patients in making informed choices so they can keep themselves, their loved ones, and their wider community safe from the virus.

Urgent Care visits can be an efficient way to resolve a myriad of health issues. Cold and infections are no exception. It is essential to seek quality, timely medical treatment in order to lessen the duration and severity of the ailment. The experienced doctors at urgent care are well-equipped to provide comprehensive, high-quality treatment for a variety of illnesses, including colds and infections. Their knowledgeable staff is also more than capable of providing lifestyle advice that can help prevent future illnesses to keep you healthy and feeling your best.

It can be a frightening experience to be struck with food poisoning, but when caught early, it is often treatable at an urgent care center. Urgent care professionals are trained to assess potential causes of food poisoning and provide appropriate diagnosis and treatment for it. Treatments for food poisoning may vary based on the severity of the symptoms and may include prescribing medications, hydration therapy to replace fluids lost from diarrhea or vomiting, as well as helping you create a plan to monitor your health while recovering. Fortunately, with the right attention and care, most cases of food poisoning can be treated successfully within a few days.

Afraid you or a family member may have the stomach flu? Jefferson Urgent Care is here to help! A case of the stomach flu can hit you like a sledgehammer and keep you from performing even the smallest of daily tasks. If you feel as if you, your child or a loved one may be suffering from a bout of stomach flu we can help you get back on your feet sooner rather than later. Stomach flu is normally caused by one or many types of viral infections that can cause havoc on your digestive system. Many people associate stomach flu with the dreaded flu virus, but they are actually two different things. If you have been exposed to someone with the stomach flu your odds of also getting sick are much higher.

Urgent care can provide essential treatments for the unpleasant symptoms of diarrhea. While it may not be something people like to talk about, it is important to recognize that timely medical intervention in such cases can be life-saving. Urgent care centers are designed to provide quick and effective treatment while reducing the wait times associated with traditional emergency rooms. Patients will likely receive a diagnosis and medication options that best address their illness, allowing them to return home quickly and recover more quickly than if left untreated. It’s comforting to know that when those sudden bouts of diarrhea strike, help is only a short distance away.

At Jefferson Urgent Care, we understand how uncomfortable dehydration can be. That’s why our facility is committed to providing patients with the best possible treatment and care available. We offer a personalized approach to treating dehydration in a safe and comfortable environment along with resources and guidance to help keep dehydration away for good.

The first step our doctor and medical staff will do for a patient who is suffering from severe vomiting is to focus on hydration. If you, your child or a loved one has been throwing up consistently, although not the main reason for their condition, dehydration can be a serious problem. If the ill individual is not able to keep fluids down an IV will likely be started to ensure the body is hydrated as quickly as possible.

Once the patient is fully hydrated, which is critical for anyone experiencing severe vomiting, the medical staff and doctor will be able to better ascertain the exact cause.

Have you noticed your child has red, watery eyes and you’re wondering if they have allergies or something else? There is a good chance they may have conjunctivitis, more commonly known as the dreaded, highly contagious pink eye.

If you are suffering from a mild case of conjunctivitis it is likely to go away within two weeks, but taking no action can lead to other members of your household also “catching pink eye”. It’s best to visit our urgent care center as our medical staff will be able to ascertain the severity of your specific condition and may prescribe medication and/or ointment to help expedite the healing process.

Having a broken bone is an uncomfortable experience for anyone, which can be scary. However, in order to make sure you get the best treatment possible and heal as quickly as possible we utilize X-Rays at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. This allows medical staff to accurately determine if your bones are fractured or simply bruised so that they may recommend the proper course of action—which very rarely involves surgery! Our team will also talk with you about any further steps should it be determined that such serious measures are needed.

For anyone who has experienced a sprain, they know just how painful and debilitating it can be. Urgent care is the perfect place to go for sprains because the medical professionals there can provide quick and specialized treatment in order to reduce pain, swelling and disability. In addition, medical staff at urgent care can advise on rehabilitation strategies as well as how long it might take for a sprain to heal fully. Most of all, urgent care centers offer compassion and quality care so that individuals can feel supported while they are working to recover from their sprain.

At Jefferson Urgent Care, we understand that an unexpected cut or wound can be daunting and even painful. That is why we have a team of professional medical staff available to take care of you and provide the best possible treatment. From minor lacerations to more serious injuries, our highly trained professionals are prepared to work with you in order to give efficient and effective care. We use the most up-to-date techniques and equipment so your healing process can begin as soon as possible.

At Jefferson Urgent Care, we understand that when splinters become lodged in your skin, they can be incredibly uncomfortable and even painful. That’s why we offer safe, gentle and effective splinter removal services conducted by our skilled and experienced medical professionals. We’ll make sure the job is done quickly while minimizing any further discomfort to you, as helping our patients feel better is always at the heart of what we do.

If you, a loved one or your child is experiencing discomfort or severe pain when urinating it’s quite likely due to a urinary tract infection and should seek medical treatment immediately.

Failure to seek treatment may lead to the infection spreading into the kidneys and could result in organ damage.
Your medical practitioner will perform a thorough exam as well as multiple tests to better understand the exact type of UTI you may be experiencing including: testing of the urine, urinary tract x-ray, or ultrasound of the kidney.