Urgent Care or ER

Sometimes it can be difficult to decide: should I got to urgent care or to the emergency room?

Here are a few scenarios and where you should visit:

When to Visit Urgent Care

You should visit urgent care for:

• Rashes
• Tooth pain
• Sprains and strains
• Cuts needing stitches
• Sore throat
• Lower back pain
• Pink eye
• Animal or insect bite
• Cold and flu symptoms

When to Visit the ER

You should visit the ER for:

• Stomach or chest pain
• Allergic reactions
• Eye or head injuries
• Serious burns
• Stroke symptoms
• Trouble breathing
• Heart attack symptoms
• High fevers
• Possible drug overdose or poisoning

For more information, please call 410-328-1660.

Hours and Directions: University of Maryland Urgent Care - Downtown Campus