If it hurts a little or a lot, we can help. Don’t take the chance of a more serious injury, illness or infection, let our healthcare professionals diagnose and treat you in about an hour. Below are just some of the injuries we treat.

• Animal and insect bites

  We treat a variety of animal bites from household pets to wild animals and seasonal bites from spiders, ticks and other insects.

• Poison ivy, oak and sumac

  We provide options for dealing with the itching, and help to contain it. If the rash is widespread or results in a large number of blisters, our providers may prescribe an oral corticosteroid. If a bacterial infection has developed, our providers may prescribe an oral antibiotic.

• Burns

  Burns can be painful and, when left untreated, can become infected and leave permanent scars. We treat first- and second-degree burns, along with symptoms of sunburn.

• Sprains, fractures, broken bones

  We treat sprains, strains, broken bones and dislocations. We can provide splinting and can quickly arrange for orthopedic care.

• Cuts and lacerations

  We administer stitches (sutures) and properly clean and bandage cuts and lacerations.

When you or a loved one is sick, you want to feel better fast. Our compassionate healthcare professionals diagnose and treat most patients in about an hour. Below are just some of the illnesses that we treat.

• Abdominal pain

  There are many causes of abdominal pain, ranging from common “stomach bugs” to more serious causes such as appendicitis.  We can evaluate and treat most causes of abdominal pain; for those that need a higher level of diagnostics and treatment we will refer to the appropriate facility.

• Ear infections

  We treat ear infections in children and adults. We also perform an ear wax flush for impacted ears.

• Allergies

  We treat non-life theatening allergy symptoms caused by pets, food, chemicals, pollen and numerous other natural and man-made irritants.

• Gynecologic and genitourinary problems

  We treat pelvis inflammatory disease.

• Asthma

  Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Asthma can't be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled.

• Headaches

  Headaches have many symptoms including light sensitivity, vision abnormalities, allergies, nausea, vomiting and more. Severe headaches can be serious and should be evaluated by a medical professional.

• Backaches, back pain

  Your spine is a column of more than 30 bones (vertebrae) held together by muscles, tendons and ligaments and cushioned by shock-absorbing disks. A problem in any part of your spine can cause back pain.

• Minor eye problems

  We treat minor eye problems such as a scratched cornea.

• Bronchitis

  Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored.

• Nose bleeds

  Our providers offer effective packing for nose bleeds.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  We have the expertise and the x-ray equipment to diagnose and treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

• Pneumonia

  Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia. Antibiotics can treat many common forms of pneumonia.

• Cold and flu symptoms

  We can treat your cold and flu symptoms including fevers, congestion and related discomfort. We have Rapid Flu tests available to accurately diagnose this illness.

• Sore throats

  A sore throat is the primary symptom of pharyngitis — inflammation of the throat (pharynx) and can be caused by viral or bacterial infection.

• Dehydration

  Dehydration, as evidenced by excessive thirst, dry mouth or skin, little or no urination, severe weakness, dizziness or lightheadedness, or dark-colored urine, is treated with IV fluid replacement.

• Urinary tract infections (UTI)

  A urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Antibiotics are the typical treatment for a UTI.

• Diarrhea

  Acute and chronic diarrhea can have numerous causes that determine treatment options. Diarrhea can be serious and sometimes lead to dehydration.

• Vomiting

  We treat vomiting symptoms from food poisoning, stomach flu, abdominal pain and other digestive illnesses.

Our centers have comparable equipment to that of free-standing Emergency Departments such as ultrasound and digital radiology capabilities. Our use of the most advanced medical technologies saves our patients time and money.

• Electrocardiogram (EKG)

  EKGs are used to diagnose heart and pulmonary abnormalities.

• Ultrasound

  Ultrasound is a diagnostic medical imaging technique used to visualize muscles, tendons, and many internal organs to capture their size, structure and any pathological lesions with real time images. An outside source provides Ultrasound testing at our centers. Hours of service varies based on Immediate Care location.

• Pregnancy Test

  We provide accurate pregnancy testing services.

• X-rays

  Our centers offer full digital x-ray capabilities. Your x-rays are read by certified radiologists.

• STD Test

  We diagnose and treat symptoms associated with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as herpes, gonorrhea and chlamydia.

We have on-site laboratories for increased efficiencies and convenience. Immediate Care laboratories are CLIA certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ensuring accuracy and safety. Some of our in-house labs are described below.

• Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP)

  A CMP is a group of blood tests. They provide an overall picture of your body’s chemical balance and metabolism.

• Rapid Flu Swab

  Through a simple test we can diagnose the flu. If diagnosed early, we can prescribe medications that can lessen the severity and duration of certain flu viruses.

• Glucose

  Immediate results for blood sugar and anticoagulant levels

• Rapid HIV Test

  This blood test for HIV is performed in our facility, and results are provided prior to patients leaving.

• Mono Screen

  The mono test is used to help determine whether a person with symptoms has infectious mononucleosis (mono).

• Rapid RSV Test

  Rapid RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) test for common viral respiratory infection that produces immediate results.

• Occult Blood

  Tests for the presence of microscopic or invisible blood in the stool. Fecal occult blood can be a sign of a problem in your digestive system, a polyp, ulcer, hemorrhoid or more serious problems.

• Rapid Strep Test

  Rapid strep test is used to quickly diagnose streptococcus infections.

• PT/INR

  Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot. A prothrombin time test is used to check whether medicine to prevent blood clots is working and within normal range. A PT test may also be called an INR test. INR (international normalized ratio) stands for a way of standardizing the results of prothrombin time tests.

• Urinalysis

  There are an array of tests performed on urine, making it one of the most common methods of medical diagnosis.

Our superb medical staff can administer physicals for a variety of needs.

• Sports

  We administer physicals required for sports teams of all ages. Please bring immunization records and all required forms.

• Work

  We administer pre-employment, fit-for-duty and executive physicals through our sister organization, Pulse Occupational Medicine.

• School

  We administer school physicals for students of all grade levels. Please bring immunization records and all required forms.

• DOT/FMCSA Certification Exam

  DOT/FMCS physicals evaluate whether or not a driver is healthy enough to operate a commercial motor vehicle. A driver with health issues like sleep apnea, diabetes, poor vision and high blood pressure could be hazardous if medical conditions become unmanageable while driving. A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination must be conducted by a licensed medical examiner that is listed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National Registry (NCRME). Please call our offices to arrange a convenient and timely appointment with one of our NCRME registered providers. 

Prevention is the first priority for illness-free living. We encourage everyone to regularly see their primary care physician. However, we do provide select preventative care options as a convenience for patients.

• Vaccinations

  We administer a variety of preventive vaccinations including hepatitis B and A, flu shot, PPD, MMR, T-DAP and traveler’s medicine shots.

We have extensive experience in the occupational health field helping businesses reduce injuries, lower costs and promote a safe workplace. Through management of Pulse Occupational Medicine, we offer comprehensive occupational health services to organizations of all sizes from small start-ups to large corporations with hundreds of employees.

• Alcohol Breath Test

  A breath alcohol test is an estimate of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The test measures the amount of alcohol in the air that you exhale.

• Health and wellness programs

  We help organizations develop wellness programs that promote employee buy in and inspire success. Our programs actively engage members in maintaining their own health; reduce the overall cost of healthcare, Workers’ Compensation claims and lost work time; and support positive lifestyle change.

• Case management

  Our physicians create customized rehabilitation programs and monitor return-to-work progress.

• On-Site Support

  Our providers will travel to your location for on-site clinics, company physician services and college health clinical services.

• Drug and alcohol testing

  Our rapid drug screening technology, offered at all sites, benefits both employers and their employees. Services include urine collections, Medical Review Officer (MRO) services, breath alcohol testing, hair collections and random drug testing programs.

• Pre-placement evaluation

  Pre-placement evaluations include physicals, drug screens, immunizations, mask fittings and vision and hearing tests.

• Educational programs

  We offer customized programs in personal health and well-being, managing chronic illnesses, safety and prevention, understanding healthcare options and expenditures, nutrition and physical activity plans, and more.

• Physicals

  We perform all necessary medical evaluations such as Comprehensive Medical Evaluations (CME), pre-placement, annual, return-to-work, Federal/DOT, Nuclear (NCR), OSHA Medical surveillance, Firefighter, etc.

• Independent medical evaluations (IME)

  We have extensive experience conducting IMEs, at the request of employers and insurance carriers, to provide independent and objective opinion of the clinical status of an individual who was injured at work.

• Testing

  We offer a full complement of testing services including vision screening, audiology testing, spirometry and pulmonary function testing (PFT), x-rays and laboratory tests.

• Injury care

  Injured employees are diagnosed and treated quickly by our qualified medical professionals. We also offer Case Management services for follow-up, rehabilitation and fit-for-duty programs.

• Workers’ Compensation cases

  We treat initial injuries and manage follow-up care to "enable rather than disable" injured employees.