What Type of Health Care Center Is Your Best Choice if You’re in Somers Point, NJ?

People who are sick, injured, or in need of a physical exam or lab test have many types of health care centers to choose from these days. These include doctor’s offices, walk-in urgent care clinics, standalone radiology and lab testing facilities, and the hospital emergency room. Although having this abundance of choices generally translates into more convenience for patients and the possibility of receiving medical care at a lower cost, it can also lead to confusion about which health care center is the most appropriate for any given circumstance.

Cape Regional Urgent Care is happy to explain the differences in these options for residents of and visitors to Somers Point, New Jersey.

Doctor’s Office

Your primary care physician is often the best source for a diagnosis and treatment of many common, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Unfortunately, doctors’ offices typically book appointments well in advance, and it may be difficult to fit into your doctor’s schedule quickly and at a time that works for you.

Hospital Emergency Room

If you think you or a loved one is experiencing a life-threatening illness or injury, it’s critical that you call 911 for an ambulance or head straight to the hospital emergency room.  Emergency rooms are equipped to treat heart attacks, strokes, traumatic injuries, severe burns, seizures, high fevers accompanied by rash, and other potentially life-threatening conditions.

Walk-In Urgent Care Clinic

Cape Regional Urgent Care is a great alternative to busy health care centers when you or your children are experiencing non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries and you want to start feeling better right away. Our board-certified doctors and experienced staff offer treatment for colds, flu, sore throats, minor cuts and burns, muscle strain, and other common ailments. We also offer on-site X-rays, lab testing, and dispensing of some common prescription medications, as well as sports and work-related physicals. Best of all, there’s no appointment needed. Our wait times are short, and we’re open daily for more hours than most doctors’ offices. What’s more, the health care available at our walk-in center is also likely to cost less than you’d pay at the hospital emergency room.

We’ll be happy to tell you more about the health care services we offer to patients in the Somers Point area. Contact us today to learn more or, if you need care now, simply stop by the Cape Regional Urgent Care location that’s most convenient for you.