What is a walk-in clinic?
A walk-in clinic provides medical care without needing to call and schedule an appointment. The walk-in services at Living Water Clinic are more affordable than the emergency room, and highly trained family medicine practitioners are on staff at each location.
One of the great advantages of walk-in care at Living Water Clinic is that you establish a relationship with an experienced provider. If you need follow-up care, you can continue to see them at your local Living Water Clinic, whether in person or by connecting from home through telemedicine.
What services does a walk-in clinic provide?
By design, walk-in clinics treat acute, non-emergency health problems. At Living Water Clinic, the practitioners diagnose and treat a range of conditions in patients of all ages, from infants through the elderly. They often take care of problems such as:
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Coughs
- Fevers
- Earaches
- Sore throat
- Chronic pain
- Sprains and strains
- Skin rashes and infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Cuts and lacerations
- Asthma or COPD flare-up
- Severe or persistent headaches
- Vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration
You may also receive immunizations, physicals, workers’ compensation examinations, and health screenings at the walk-in clinic.
When should I seek emergency care?
If you have any questions about the level of care you need, call any Living Water Clinic location. The office staff asks a few questions about your symptoms and helps you decide if you need walk-in or urgent care or emergency attention.
As a general guideline, you need emergency treatment for:
- Heavy bleeding
- Compound fractures
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
- Poisoning
- Severe abdominal pain
- Head or neck injury
- Signs of a heart attack
- Signs of a stroke
Signs of a heart attack include chest pain or pressure, back or jaw pain, and difficulty breathing. A stroke is often identified by numbness on one side of your face, weakness in one arm, or difficulty speaking.
When can I access the walk-in clinic?
The walk-in clinic is available during normal business hours, including Saturdays. The three Living Water Clinic locations keep different hours, so call if you’re not sure which office is open. Walk-in care is typically provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, patients with an urgent or emergency need have priority.
If you need immediate care and can’t wait for an appointment, visit Living Water Community Health and Wellness Clinic. You can also call or book an appointment online for less pressing matters to receive exceptional family medicine care.
