Urgent Care or Emergency Room?

If you’re not sure where to go, call HPSM’s Nurse Advice line at 1-833-846-8773. Urgent care may be right for you if you have a non-emergency illness or injury, such as:

Allergies
Animal bites
Back pain
Blood work
Bumps, cuts and scrapes
Burning during urination
Cold or flu symptoms
Cough or sore throat
Ear or sinus pain
Eye irritation, swelling or pain
Fever (however, the ER may be more appropriate for infants and toddlers)

Foreign objects in the eyes or nose
Mild asthma
Minor fractures
Minor headaches
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Rashes and minor burns
Sprains and strains
Stitches
Vaccinations
X-rays

Find the nearest urgent care center

When to go to the emergency room

The emergency room (ER) is for when you are experiencing a potentially life-threatening condition, such as:

Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Head trauma
Severe bleeding
Stroke
Vision loss

HPSM Nurse Advice Line

Call 1-833-846-8773 24 hours a day–7 days a week.

A Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) will give you medical advice when you think you need urgent medical attention, but you are not sure. A nurse will ask about your symptoms and tell you:

If you need to go to Urgent Care
If you can wait to see your doctor (within 24 hours, 3 days, or longer)
How to take care of your symptoms at home

Learn more about the Nurse Advice Line.