Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: When to Visit Each

Sep 21, 2022

A closer look at medical imaging

In some cases, clinicians need diagnostic imaging or pathology tests to get the whole picture of a patient’s healthcare needs and diagnose symptoms. Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Urgent Care gives you access to on-site labs and imaging, so you don’t have to leave the facility to get answers. On-site services include blood and tissue lab testing, ultrasounds and X-rays.

Go here for immediate needs

When your family needs care fast, you can trust the providers at Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Urgent Care to quickly and expertly treat you. No appointment is needed to access fast, friendly and flexible care. Providers accept most insurance types, including Kaiser Permanente.

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Urgent Care
1235 West Vine Street, Lodi, CA 95240
10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends

Urgent Care vs Emergency Room

If you’re sick or injured, should you visit an urgent care clinic or a hospital emergency room? Here’s how to know:

Visit an urgent care clinic for:

Ear infections
Sore throats, fevers, vomiting or diarrhea
Minor cuts and burns
Skin rashes or mild allergic reactions
Back pain
Sprains, strains and simple fractures
Mild to moderate asthma
Urinary tract infections
Eye irritation
Mild dehydration

Visit an emergency room for:

Chest pain or trouble breathing
Severe pain or headaches
Prolonged dizziness, sudden confusion, fainting or seizures
Severe bleeding or cuts that expose bone or tissue
Broken bones
Serious burns
Coughing up blood
Severe allergic reactions
High fevers, persistent vomiting or diarrhea