Martin Health System | Focused On Exceptional Care | Spring 2019

6 CLEVELAND CLINIC MARTIN HEALTH Alternatives to an ER visit Martin Health Physician Group offers Primary Care Express and Urgent Care HAVE YOU gone to the emergency room (ER) for primary care or a minor condition that could be diag- nosed and treated in the office setting? Do you lack a primary care physician? Martin Health Physician Group is pleased to offer the following alternatives to ER care. Also try the first option if you simply want to establish a relationship with a primary care physician. Primary Care Express Come to one of our primary care practices in Martin and St. Lucie counties, where physicians, nurse prac- titioners and physician assistants diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for common illnesses.* Martin Health Physician Group is open: • Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed on holidays). Our scheduling department will follow up on ap- pointment requests received when our offices are open with a phone call on the same day and will follow up on the next business day for requests received after our offices have closed. If you have a condition that is a medical emergency— such as chest pain or severe shortness of breath—or you require immediate assistance due to an accident or injury, please call 911. To request an appointment through Primary Care Express, visit martinhealth.org/primary-care-express . Urgent Care No appointment is necessary at the Urgent Care Center in Palm City. Urgent care costs less than an ER visit and is open almost every day of the year. Go to our Urgent Care Center for unexpected minor illnesses, flu symptoms, bumps and bruises, and other minor ailments. We are here for you: • Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on weekends, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Located at 3066 SWMartin Downs Blvd., Palm City. • Call 772.781.2781 . *This service is only available for adults (18 years or older). Our nurse practitioners and physician assistants do not treat conditions that require the prescription of controlled substances and anti-anxiety medications. Urgent vs. Emergency Sources: American College of Emergency Physicians; National Institutes of Health; Urgent Care Association of America Allergic reactions with trouble breathing, hives or swelling. Chest pain that lasts for more than a few minutes. Difficulty breathing. Heavy bleeding, severe burns or deep wounds. High fever with a headache or stiff neck. Injury to the neck, spine or head, especially with other symptoms. Passing out, fainting or seizures. Poisoning or overdose. Serious injuries, such as broken bones. Severe and persistent vomiting or diarrhea. Sudden severe headache or pain, such as in the jaw or arm. Sudden confusion, weakness, loss of balance, face droop- ing, blurred vision or slurred speech. Mild or minor Allergic reactions or rashes. Cuts, burns or wounds. Headaches. Illnesses, such as colds, sore throats, earaches and low-grade fevers. Injuries, such as back pain, sprains and strains. Nausea, vomiting or loose stools. Play it safe. This chart is not medical advice or a complete list. If you think you have something serious or life-threatening, seek emergency care right away. HELP IS HERE. See our emergency locations or access urgent care through Primary Care Express at martinhealth.org/er-locations . Call 911 or go to the ER for: Go to urgent care for: Where do you go when you need medical care quickly— say for a bump, a bruise or a bellyache? Urgent care centers can manage many minor illnesses and injuries. But some symptoms call for emergency care.