Where to get care

We know you can get sick or hurt without warning. Your doctor can see you when you’re sick and when you’re well. Use our Where to get care chart to help you pick the right place to get care for the care you need.

Where to get care

Type of Care

How to use

Primary Care provider

For most issues, your primary care provider can:

  • Give you the help you need
  • See you when you’re well and when you’re sick

You will want to see your provider in-person if:

  • It’s your first visit
  • You need a physical exam
  • If a serious condition changes

Telehealth

Virtual visits are a great way to see your doctor without leaving your home. A virtual visit may be appropriate for:

  • Allergies
  • Bug bites
  • Cold sores
  • Cough or sore throat
  • Flu
  • Minor headaches
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
  • Pink eye
  • Sinus infection
  • Strep throat
  • And more!

Ask your doctor if they offer virtual visits.

If your doctor isn’t available, and you need to be seen right away, You can connect with providers 24/7 via virtual visits with MDLIVE®. It is easy:

  1. Go to MDLIVE
  2. Create an account

Connect with a doctor

Retail clinics and urgent care

Retail clinics and urgent care centers give quality care in many emergencies. These providers are:

  • Convenient: Most open early, close late, and have weekend hours
  • Quick: You don’t need an appointment, and it takes less time than an emergency room (ER).
  • Staffed by trained professionals.

Urgent care centers and retail clinics can help with many problems that are not life-threatening:

  • Animal bites
  • Broken bones
  • Cuts that require stitches
  • Earaches and sinus pain
  • High fevers and flu
  • Minor burns
  • Rashes and skin problems
  • Sports injuries

Emergency Room

Dial 911 or get to your nearest emergency room if you have a sudden, serious problem that:

  • Demands immediate attention
  • Is a threat to your life or limb

Some examples include:

  • Uncontrolled bleeding
  • Chest pain
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Stroke

If you go to the ER, please:

  • Call us at 800-611-1467 TTY: 711 after you are discharged
  • Tell your doctor about your ER visit