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Old 04-24-2024, 07:19 AM
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Default Save the ER visit for life threatening

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Originally Posted by Spartan86 View Post
I can’t give you a care report, only a “convenience report”. MinuteClinic on 466 is in network for my insurance (non-Medicare). I was easily able to book, change and ultimately cancel my appointment online. Easy text reminders etc. I improved quickly and decided to not seek a medical consultation. However I’ll attempt again if I need to. There appeared to be ample appointment times either next or second day. If you are a Villages Health patient there is also an expedited/urgent care system available. Good luck with it all
Urgent Cares facilities were established to take the load off of Emergency Rooms. Urgent Cares are for cough, colds, cuts, minor sprains, straind and the like. Emergency Rooms are for life threatening situations - heart attacks, major trauma, strokes, amputations, cardiac arrests…well you get the picture, right. I’m a retired ER RN and can tell you that you will get better and more prompt care for the little inconveniences in your life as listed above.