You are awoken in the middle of the night by your sleepy daughter; she is complaining of severe stomach pain that is preventing her from sleeping. You and your family are enjoying a barbecue on a beautiful summer afternoon when you immediately recognize the sound of your son crying; he has fallen off of the playground and is cradling his arm. When your child is in pain, every second that goes by when he or she does not get care can feel like eternity. That is why it is so important, whether you are moving into a new neighborhood or are bringing your first child into your home, to know exactly where your pediatric urgent care center is located and what its hours are, in the event of emergency severe health problems.
Your community might have a 24 hour urgent care center, an emergency facility specifically for children, or the local ER might be your closest place for urgent care tha Continue reading