We Americans want things fast. We want fast food, fast courier, same-day dry cleaning, and a lot more. Believe it or not, it’s true that Americans demand and require everything more quickly than the rest of the world. So why not in healthcare? Aims Urgent care is the ideal place to go for non-life-threatening injuries and mild traumas or illnesses, such as cuts, sprains, a flesh wound, a fall injury, minor burns, cough, cold, fever, or the flu. In such scenarios, urgent care facilities are typically less expensive than emergency rooms, and patients have to wait considerably less time before seeing a doctor.
In hospitals, you will frequently be forced to sit and wait for several hours in the emergency room, or you may be transported to various corners to undergo various tests. At Aims Urgent Care, you may often schedule all of these tests on the same day, at the same time.
So, if you aren’t one of the fortunate few who has a regular doctor, visit our urgent care facility the next time you are sick or have an injury. At Aims Urgent Care, you will notice that you receive significantly faster treatment with the same quality as elsewhere, that you will be treated with decency and respect rather than as a number, and that you will pay an affordable amount at a cheap walk-in clinic.
Urgent Care for Minor & Sports Injuries FAQs
Can urgent care treat a sprained ankle?
Yes. AIMS Urgent Care evaluates sprains and other minor musculoskeletal injuries. A clinician can examine the injury and determine whether an X-ray or other treatment is necessary.
Can urgent care determine if I broke a bone?
AIMS can evaluate possible fractures and provides on-site X-rays. The medical team can determine whether the injury can be managed through urgent care or requires referral for more advanced treatment.
Can urgent care treat cuts that may need stitches?
Many minor cuts and wounds can be evaluated at urgent care. The clinician will determine the appropriate treatment based on the location, depth, bleeding and other characteristics of the wound. Severe bleeding or major trauma requires emergency care.
Can AIMS treat sports injuries?
Yes. AIMS treats many minor sports injuries, including sprains, strains and other non-life-threatening injuries. On-site diagnostic services can be used when medically appropriate.
Should I go to urgent care or the ER for an injury?
Urgent care is appropriate for many minor injuries such as sprains, minor cuts and suspected uncomplicated fractures. Major trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, serious head or spinal injuries, or an open fracture where bone is visible should be treated as emergencies.
