When to Choose CareConnect

When an illness or injury requires immediate attention, sometimes it is difficult to know whether it is truly an emergency. Generally, an emergency is a life-threatening or impairing condition. On the other hand, you may need urgent treatment when your regular doctor's office is not available. CareConnect offers high-quality care that's convenient and affordable when minor illness and injury strikes.

Some examples of conditions that can be treated at CareConnect include:

• Colds and sore throats
• Upper respiratory infections, sinus infections, bronchitis or the flu
• Mild asthma attacks
• Allergies or rashes
• Uncomplicated urinary tract and gynecologic infections
• Wounds and cuts that need stitches or sutures
• Falls resulting in minor injury
• Minor nosebleeds
• Sprains
• Fractures
• Minor abdominal pain, stomach upset or gastroenteritis

For life-threatening illness or injury, call 9-1-1 immediately, and care will be provided at the nearest emergency department. However, these visits should only be reserved for true emergencies.

When to choose the Emergency Department:

• Chest pain or pressure
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Upper stomach pain or pressure
• Coughing or vomiting blood
• Heavy or uncontrollable bleeding
• Unconsciousness
• Seizures
• Falls resulting in major injury
• Suicidal thoughts
• Sudden or excessive pain
• Changes in vision
• Confusion