Urgency vs. Emergency
Understanding the difference could save you time and expense.
There are several considerations when choosing where to receive unplanned medical care. Here are a few questions to ask yourself the next time you find yourself needing medical attention quickly.
What sort of medical issue am I dealing with?
Sequoia Prompt Care provides access to medical care for conditions that are not life-threatening but need immediate attention such as sports injuries, lacerations, cold and flu, or infections.
What if I need tests?
Common tests such as lab draws and urine samples are available at Sequoia Prompt Care; however, more invasive testing such as ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI are not available on-site. Patients needing advanced imaging and urgent blood testing must visit the emergency room.
Sequoia Prompt Care offers high-quality care for common illnesses and non-life threatening injuries, with walk-in, after-hours, and weekend availability. Due to shorter wait times and online scheduling, Sequoia Prompt Care is often a more convenient and affordable option for a variety of unexpected health situations.
The Emergency Room is equipped to handle life- and limb-threatening situations like heart attacks, strokes, major bleeding, and severe burns. It provides more invasive diagnostic testing like CT scans, ultrasounds, and blood testing.
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The condition requires immediate care but is not life- or limb-threatening. | The condition is life- or limb-threatening. | ||
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Hours
- Monday to Friday: 8 AM - 7 PM
- Saturday: Temporarily Closed
- Sunday: Temporarily Closed
Holiday Hours
- Fourth of July: CLOSED
- Thanksgiving: CLOSED
- Christmas Eve: 8 AM - 3 PM
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- New Year's Eve: 8 AM - 5 PM
- New Year's Day: 8 AM - 5 PM