Emergency Care
If you need emergency care, call 911 right away or come to our Emergency Department. We're here to help you anytime, day or night.
Urgent Care
Immediate care for minor illnesses and injuries
When it's Urgent, Experience Matters
When you need care right away, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) urgent care clinic services are here for you. We treat adults and children over the age of 2 years for minor illnesses and injuries. Our urgent care clinics in Massachusetts offer quick care without an appointment, making it easy to get the help you need fast. We welcome anyone who is traveling and away from your own doctor, as well as anyone who has non-life-threatening, but urgent, health issues.
Conditions We Treat
Our Urgent Care centers treat a variety of non-emergency injuries and illnesses, including:
- Accidents and falls
- Infections
- Lacerations requiring stitches
- Sprains and broken bones
- Migraines
- Back problems
- Breathing difficulties/asthma
- Abdominal pain
- High fever
- Vomiting/diarrhea/frostbite
- Sore throat or cough
- Cellulitis (bacterial skin infection)
- Urinary tract infections
More About Urgent Care
What Makes Us Different
Our urgent care centers are part of Beth Israel Lahey Health. This means you get high-quality care connected to a larger network of specialists and services.
We work closely with departments like Emergency Medicine and Radiology and Imaging. You can even find us at Fenway Park, staffing first aid stations during games.
If you have heart problems, our Cardiac Direct Access Unit offers specialized cardiovascular urgent care services.
When To Seek Primary, Urgent or Emergency Care
Knowing where and when to get care can be confusing. Here's a quick guide:
- Primary Care: Ideal for routine check-ups, chronic condition management and non-urgent concerns like mild infections or medication refills. When same-day appointments are not available, your primary care physician (PCP) may suggest urgent care as an alternative. Many PCPs now offer telehealth options as well.
- Urgent Care: The best option for most serious but non-life-threatening issues, such as flu symptoms, minor cuts needing stitches, sprains, or mild asthma attacks. Urgent care centers offer walk-in availability and extended hours, making them a convenient choice when primary care isn’t available. Consider calling ahead or reserving a spot online.
- Emergency Care: Go to the ER or call 911 for severe or life-threatening conditions such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or confusion, severe injuries or uncontrolled bleeding. If you are unsure, call one of our many BILH Urgent Care Centers or your Primary Care Physician to help guide you to the best option.
We accept most insurance plans. Learn more about our Billing and Financial Services.
Act Fast, Call 911
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you have a life-threatening illness or injury.
Additional Services
Your Urgent Care team coordinates your care with other specialty providers throughout our medical center. This ensures you receive comprehensive, streamlined care.
