After-Hours Urgent Care: Where to Go When It’s Late

After-Hours Urgent Care: Where to Go When It’s Late

It’s the end of the day, and you’re feeling fluish, but your doctor’s office is closed. Now what? Knowing where to turn, even when it’s after regular office hours, when illness or injury strikes, can ease stress and help you find the right care.

Our AdventHealth Centra Care urgent care centers are open late, on weekends — even on holidays — providing fast, compassionate care when your primary care provider isn’t available.

For many non-life-threatening medical concerns, like an unexpected sprain or strain, urgent care is a more convenient, faster, and cost-effective alternative to the ER.

Keep reading to learn where to go after hours, what kinds of conditions our AdventHealth Centra Care centers can treat and how to know if after-hours urgent care is the right option.

Common Conditions Treated After Hours

Visit us at AdventHealth Centra Care centers for non-life-threatening medical conditions when your primary doctor is unavailable.

Some common conditions we treat at our urgent care centers include:

• Cold and flu
• Ear infections
• Fever
• Headache or migraine
• Minor allergic reactions or rashes
• Mild asthma flare
• Minor injuries (sprains, cuts, minor fractures)
• Nausea or diarrhea
• Sore throat
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Vomiting or mild dehydration
• Minor burns

When to Go to Urgent Care versus the Emergency Room

When your child or a loved one gets sick or hurt late at night or on the weekend, it can be tricky to know where to go — urgent care or the ER?

Here’s an easy way to decide:

• Call 911 or go directly to the ER for life-threatening emergency medical situations
• Go to your nearest urgent care center for non-life-threatening health issues

Why Choose AdventHealth Centra Care for After-Hours Care?

At AdventHealth Centra Care, we’re a great option for non-life-threatening medical issues when you need access to urgent care on evenings or weekends.

Reasons why you can trust our expert providers include:

• Direct connection to your AdventHealth primary care doctor or pediatrician, and the entire network for coordinated care.
• High-quality urgent care services, including onsite labs, X-rays, flu and COVID-19 testing, flu shots and onsite medications
• Open evening hours, on the weekends and on holidays
• Shorter wait times compared to an emergency room — most visits take less than one hour
• Pediatric urgent care centers are available for specialized pediatric care
• Orthopedic urgent care centers are available for specialized orthopedic care services
• Walk in without an appointment or make a reservation online

What to Expect During Your After-Hours Visit

Visiting an urgent care center at any time of day can be stressful, especially when you’re not feeling well, but at AdventHealth Centra Care, we strive to make the process as smooth and simple as possible.

Here’s what you need to know about your visit:

1. Bring the essentials: Make sure you have identification, your insurance card and information about current medications. Then, either walk in or reserve a time online to save your spot.
2. Check in and share your health info: When you come in, you’ll complete a quick form about your medical history and the reason for your visit. This helps us care for you safely and efficiently.
3. Nurse assessment: A nurse will take your vital signs, like blood pressure and heart rate, and ask about your current symptoms.
4. Provider visit: A health care provider will perform a physical exam, ask questions about your health and discuss your symptoms to determine the best care plan.
5. Testing, if needed: Your provider may order lab work or imaging, such as blood tests or X-rays, to get a better picture of what’s going on.
6. Treatment plan: Based on your diagnosis, your doctor will guide you on what’s next, which could include medications, a minor procedure like suturing or a referral to a specialist.
7. Virtual care option: For minor concerns, you can also use the AdventHealth app to connect with a provider via video, getting a diagnosis and treatment without leaving home.

Our goal is to make after-hours care simple, fast and compassionate so you and your loved ones can feel confident and cared for, even when it’s later in the day.

Know Where to Go After Hours for Medical Help

No matter the time of day or day of the week, our AdventHealth Centra Care urgent care centers are here to provide fast, compassionate care for you and your loved ones. From minor injuries to unexpected illnesses, we’re committed to helping you feel better faster.

Find your nearest AdventHealth Centra Care after-hours urgent care location or check in online now.