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When you need care quickly or after hours, an urgent care center is an effective alternative to your doctor's office — and a place to find medical services you might not expect. "The value of having an urgent care clinic in the community is not to replace primary care physicians, but to create a bridge for those times when you have an illness and can't get into your doctor's office," said Evelyn Balogun, M.D., M.P.H., medical director of Inspira Urgent Care, Occupational Health and Employee Health. "As partners in the clinical care team, it is our goal to provide the appropriate care when needed and transition a patient back to primary care for ongoing management. We are able to utilize various systems such as our electronic health record system to improve efficiency of information sharing but also make direct contact with other providers when appropriate." Inspira Urgent Care clinics also provide more than treatment for minor injuries and illnesses. Patients can also find: 1. Immunizations. Get a variety of vaccinations, including the flu shot. 2. Occupational health. Inspira Urgent Care Vineland provides drug tests, Department of Transportation exams, work-related health screenings, injury treatment and management, and employee education. 3. Specialized pediatric physicals. Need a back-to-school or pre-participation (sports) physical? Get one at any location, no appointment necessary. 4. Travel consultations. Those traveling abroad can visit Inspira Urgent Care Vineland for travel immunizations and other health-related information they may need. This service will expand to all Inspira Urgent Care clinics by the end of the year. 5. X-rays. Digital imaging at Inspira clinics allows urgent care physicians to diagnose and treat simple fractures. 6. Wound care. Clinicians can perform stitches and offer infection prevention for simple lacerations. INSPIRA URGENT CARE HAS LOCATIONS IN GLASSBORO, MANTUA, MULLICA HILL, VINELAND, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP AND WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP. VISIT www.InspiraUrgentCare.org TO FIND A LOCATION NEAR YOU. The Right Care — But Where? Wondering whether to seek treatment at an urgent care center or emergency room? Ask yourself one question: "Could my medical problem be disabling or life-threatening?" If the answer is "yes," you should get to an ER as quickly as possible. Conditions that require an ER visit include: • chest pain • difficulty breathing • extensive wound • persistent dizziness • serious burn • severe allergic reaction • severe pain • sudden severe headache • trouble speaking or seeing An urgent care center is a better option for issues that need prompt medical attention but aren't emergencies, such as sprains, earaches, respiratory infections and minor injuries. "Patients should seek care at the facility best equipped to meet their needs," said Evelyn Balogun,M.D., M.P.H., medical director of Inspira Urgent Care, Occupational Health and Employee Health. "Urgent care centers can manage a variety of medical problems that need to be treated right away but are not considered true emergencies. Choosing the most appropriate venue for care can significantly impact a person's health outcomes when dealing with a medical emergency." 6 SURPRISING REASONS to Visit Uret Cre Conditions that require an ER visit include: • chest pain • difficulty breathing • extensive wound • persistent dizziness • serious burn • severe allergic reaction • severe pain • sudden severe headache • trouble speaking or seeing or seeing 6 Summer/Fall 2016 Inspira Health Network Family & Friends + You

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