ER vs. Walk-In Care
Knowing where to go can save you time and money

Marshall Health Network offers both established and new patients the convenience of walk-in and urgent care at a number of locations. These clinics treat a variety of minor injuries and unexpected illnesses, saving you a trip to the ER.

ER

  • Coughing up/vomiting
    blood
  • Head/eye injuries
  • High fever with stiff neck,
    mental confusion or
    difficulty breathing
  • Poisoning
  • Seizures
  • Serious burns
  • Severe chest pains;
    numbness in the face, arm or leg; difficulty speaking
  • Severe shortness of breath
  • Sudden/unexplained loss of consciousness
  • Trauma and surgical care if your condition is serious, sudden or severe.

Urgent/Walk-In Care

  • Asthma
  • Back pain
  • Broken/fractured bones
    (only available at urgent care and orthopaedic clinics - visit ER if closed)
  • Cough/cold, sore throat
  • Ear infections
  • Fever and flu-like symptoms
  • Headache, migraine
  • Minor burns
  • Nausea, vomiting,
    diarrhea
  • Rashes, minor allergic
    reactions
  • Pinkeye
  • Sprains
  • Urinary tract infection