Urgent Care at Nash
UNC Health Nash Urgent Care provides prompt medical attention for individuals aged 6 months and older, serving as a convenient alternative to the emergency room for non-life-threatening conditions, such as minor cuts, sprains, cold and flu symptoms and other common ailments. The facility aims to reduce the long wait times often associated with emergency rooms, offering more cost-effective, accessible, and timely care for patients. Conveniently situated at the entrance to the UNC Nash campus, and is part of UNC Nash’s ongoing commitment to increasing access to quality healthcare services in Nash County and the surrounding region.
What to Expect at Urgent Care
Count on UNC Health Nash Urgent Care to provide prompt, professional treatment for you and your family. Benefiting from a team comprised of an onsite Medical Provider, Certified Medical Assistants, Medical Office Assistants and Radiology Technologists, patients will receive the same comprehensive, reliable, and high-quality care that UNC Health Nash is known for, now in a specialized urgent care environment.
On-Site Services
If you require an X-ray or labs to diagnose your condition, you’ll appreciate the convenience of our on-site X-ray and lab. Rapid tests such as flu, strep, mono and COVID conveniently provide results during your visit. All urgent care services are based on an evaluation by a provider.
How to Make an Appointment
Urgent care patients will be seen on a walk-in basis as the clinic works to finalize the implementation of an online scheduling system. Once operational, this system will provide an additional layer of convenience, allowing patients to book appointments ahead of time.
We will keep our patients informed when this system goes live, and patients will be able to schedule an appointment by visiting this webpage.
Payment for Urgent Care
To support a diverse range of community needs, the clinic will accept all payment types, and services will be available regardless of insurance status. While health insurance is not mandatory, payment will be required at the time of service.
Urgent vs. Emergency Care
Deciding which symptoms indicate a need for urgent care versus the emergency department can be challenging. When your doctor isn’t available to see you, get urgent care for everyday conditions that can’t wait for treatment. If you are experiencing a severe illness or a condition that is life-threatening, call 911 or visit your closest emergency services. Find your symptoms below and choose which care fits your needs.
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Emergency Room
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Urgent Care
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| Severe Chest Pain |
Minor Back Pain |
| (Signs of) Heart Attack |
Minor lacerations and sutures |
| (Signs of) Stroke |
Sick Visits |
| Compound fracture (bone protrudes through skin) |
Bronchitis |
| Heavy, uncontrollable breathing |
Mild asthma |
| Deep knife wounds or gunshot wounds |
Sports and camp physicals |
| Moderate to severe burns |
Sprain/ broken bones |
| Difficulty breathing/ Shortness of breath |
Flu/ Cold symptoms |
| Severe Abdominal Pain |
Seasonal allergies |
| Poisoning |
Animal/ Insect bites/ stings |
| Allergic reactions |
Minor burns/ wound care |
| High Fevers (especially in newborns- less than 3 months old) |
Skin rash/ poison ivy |
| Convulsions, seizures or loss of consciousness |
Vomiting/ diarrhea |
| Serious head, neck or back injury/ paralysis |
Urinary Tract Infections/ Painful urination |
| Pregnancy-related problems |
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| Suicidal or homicidal feelings |
Note: This is not a complete list of emergency symptoms and conditions. Seek emergency care for any life-threatening conditions.
