Urgent care facilities in the United States are becoming more and more common, and there are currently more than 7,000 locations nationwide. Urgent care centers are often cheaper and more convenient than going to the hospital. About 27% of all emergency room visits could be handled at after hours urgent care facilities. They are equipped to treat a variety of…
Day: December 17, 2014
Harvard University Switching to 24 Hour Urgent Care
In many communities, 24 hour urgent care has become an important presence due to its convenience and affordability in treating for non-life-threatening conditions. This is especially true in areas where local doctors offices and hospitals have been forced to close or reduce their services due to budgetary concerns and other problems. Now, universities across the United States are turning to…
