Urgent Care

Urgent care is exactly what you need when you have a medical issue that can’t wait for care but isn’t severe enough for a visit to the emergency room. Rebecca ‘Becky’ Long, MD, of Dr. Becky’s Family Practice, provides same-day urgent care services to families in and around Salisbury, Maryland. Call today for a telehealth or house call to address your urgent care needs.

What is urgent care? 

Urgent care provides timely medical attention for non-life-threatening conditions. It addresses immediate health concerns, offering a convenient alternative to emergency room visits for issues requiring prompt attention but not severe enough for the ER.

When should I seek urgent care services? 

Urgent care helps acute health issues that require prompt attention but are not emergencies, like a heart attack or gunshot wounds. This includes conditions like:

• Minor injuries, such as sprains or suspected fractures
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin rashes
• Cold and flu symptoms
• Mild burns or cuts

If you're uncertain about the severity of your symptoms, contact Dr. Becky’s Family Practice to determine if your issue needs urgent care services or if it can wait for a future appointment.

What types of services fall under urgent care?

Urgent care within family practice can address a wide range of non-emergency issues, including minor injuries, infections, respiratory illnesses, and basic diagnostic services. 

Dr. Becky can see you through telehealth or schedule a house call when needed. She provides slings, sutures, and prescriptions for medications like antibiotics. 

Is there urgent care for pediatric patients?

Urgent care within a family practice like Dr. Becky’s Family Practice is ready to address pediatric cases. 

Dr. Becky has the training and experience to address the immediate healthcare needs of patients of all ages, ensuring comprehensive and family-centric care.

What symptoms suggest I need urgent care services?

Urgent care is not equipped to handle life-threatening emergencies. Dr. Becky encourages you to call 911 for severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, major injuries, or suspected strokes. 

However, symptoms that do benefit from urgent care include: 

• Digestive distress not relieved by over-the-counter medications or rest
• Head injury
• High fever and chills
• Persistent vomiting and diarrhea
• Allergic reactions
• Severe and sudden pain
• Eye Injuries
• A skin rash 
• Sudden onset joint swelling or pain

Schedule a telehealth visit with Dr. Becky to have your initial symptoms evaluated, and she can make an in-person visit if needed. If she finds your concern requires emergency care or a specialist, she can refer you to the proper care center.

Call Dr. Becky’s Family Practice with your urgent care needs, or use this website to look for same-day appointments.