Urgent care can treat patients experiencing any of the following symptoms:
Headaches
Body and muscle aches
Rashes and itching
Coughing (and dry cough), sneezing and wheezing
Sore throat and strep throat
Nausea, diarrhea and vomiting
Other unexplained pain or swelling
General Conditions Treated At Urgent Care
Westcare Clinics urgent care treatsthe following conditions:
Allergic reactions and asthma
Cuts, burns, bug bites and animal bites
Falls, sprains, strains, and broken bones
Colds and flus
Pink eye
Ear infections
Sinus pressure and sinus infections (sinusitis)
Bronchitis and strep throat
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An urgent care facility offers many of the same services that are offered in an emergency room or through a primary care physician. Thelab servicesmay include:
Blood tests including blood glucose, basic and comprehensive metabolic panels, complete blood counts, etc.
Pregnancy tests
Electrolyte testing
STD tests
Strep tests
Urinalysis
Fecal blood occult
Drug tests and screenings
Flu tests and rapid flu tests
PT / INR tests
X-rays. Urgent care clinics can perform an x-ray without a referral from a primary care physician. They offer patients the opportunity to see a doctor and obtain an x-ray in one visit. This helps to save the patient time, pain, and anxiety.
EKG. Patients may need an EKG if they are experiencing heart arrhythmias, or any other uneasy heart related issues. Urgent care gives patients access to an EKG without needing to obtain a doctor’s referral. Most providers don’t have EKG technicians or even EKG machines, so urgent care is a great option.
Strep Testing. A sore throat may be a sign of a bacteria infection that requires a rapid strep test for diagnosis. An urgent care center can administer the test within a few minutes, giving patients the information they need to obtain treatment and regain their health.
Mono.Patients experiencing symptoms of mono will need to undergo a test to diagnose their condition and obtain treatment. Waiting for a doctor’s appointment can be difficult for patients struggling with symptoms. Urgent care makes healthcare convenient and affordable.
STD Testing. Westcare Clinics offers STD testing that can provide results within a few minutes. Armed with these results, patients will be empowered to pursue treatment.
Joint and soft tissue injections, such as epidural injections (interlaminar and transforaminal),piriformis injection,sacroiliac joint injections, andtrigger point injections, may be done to address tissue damage, ease pain, and support overall recovery. The type of injection that is done will depend on the location and severity of the patient’s condition.
Patients experiencing pain may be advised to take advantage of one or more of the following pain management techniques: cold and heat therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, mind-body techniques, gentle exercise, biofeedback, and therapeutic massage. Thepain management techniqueswill be customized according to the patient’s injury.
Westcare Clinics provides urgent care services at some locations for patients on a walk-in basis. Our team of healthcare professionals come from a wide variety of medical backgrounds and are trained to treat a range of conditions. Our locations are Lacey, Renton, Everett, and Yakima.
