Urgent care

Access high-quality, convenient and cost-effective care when you need it most with Atlantic Health System urgent care services. Our experienced team treats a wide range of illnesses and injuries, with lab testing and imaging services on site. No appointment needed; walk-ins welcome.

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE

Unsure where to go?

Watch Atlantic Health emergency medicine physician, Dr. Michael Gerardi, go over the differences between the urgent cares, AdvancED urgent care and emergency department.

Where to Go for Care?

Urgent Care

Appointments
  • No appointments needed, walk-in convenience

Hours

  • Seven days a week, 365 days a year. Hours vary by location

Care

  • Convenient, same-day medical care for mild to urgent health concerns, including x-rays and rapid diagnostic tests

Ages treated

  • Call in advance, site and provider dependent

AdvancED Urgent Care

Appointments

  • No appointments needed, walk-in care

Hours 

  • Seven days a week, 365 days a year. Hours vary by location

Care

  • Immediate care for minor to complex illnesses , or injuries.  CT scans, X-rays, comprehensive on-site labs are available

Ages treated

  • All ages

Emergency Department

Appointments

  • No appointments needed, walk-in care

Hours 

  • Open around the clock, 365 days a year. 

Care

  • Life-saving care, severe mental or physical health concerns that need to be treated immediately. 
  • Emergency departments are supported by the full hospital and its medical staff

Ages treated

  • All ages

FAQs about urgent care

Urgent care provides immediate medical attention for illnesses or injuries that are not life-threatening. In the case of a medical emergency, please contact 911. 

You should visit urgent care for minor injuries or illness that require immediate attention, however, are non-life threatening. If you are having chest pains, please go to the nearest emergency department or call 911. 

Our locations are typically open seven days week to provide care when you need it most. Please check with your nearest location for specific evening and holiday hours. 

Most of our locations offer X-rays and laboratory testing services. Some locations also offer advanced imaging, including computed tomography (CT) and electrocardiograms (EKGs). Find a location to see the services at a location near you.

For patients with insurance, the cost of care will vary depending on the type of service or treatment and copays, co-insurance, deductibles or other fees built into your plan.

For virtual visits, please contact your insurance provider to verify if telehealth services are covered by your plan and what associated patient cost sharing may apply. If you do not have insurance, we offer a self-pay fee for virtual visits that starts at $125 and varies based on the services you receive.

Atlantic Health System Urgent Care locations are network participants with most insurance companies. Find a location to see accepted plans. 

When you’re sick or injured, you don’t have time to worry about appointments. We warmly welcome our walk-in patients. No appointment necessary. Some of our locations also offer virtual visits. 

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