Know Where to Go.
Knowing where to go when you're ill or injured makes a big difference. But it can get confusing. So here's a breakdown of where to get right care at the right time.
Your primary care provider is your health care home base and should be your first call for any non-immediate issue.
If you can't see your primary care doctor right away, use a MinuteClinic for minor, common ailments or injuries, such as:
If you need care immediately, urgent care can provide similar services to a MinuteClinic, as well as treatments for non life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
When you have a life threatening condition, severe pain or injury, go to the emergency room or call 911.
Emory Healthcare Network includes 38 MinuteClinics, 22 urgent care centers, close to 100 primary care locations and 4 ERs throughout metro Atlanta. Get the care you need wherever you need it. See our map to find the locations closest to you.
