Urgent care Los Angeles is a medical setting which brings health care to patients who are suffering from illness or any acquired injuries needing medical attention but which are non-life threatening. The history of urgent care goes back to the early 70’s. On the bottom you will see some a comparison of Vermont Urgent Care to a typical Emergency Room setting.
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Vermont Urgent Care
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Emergency Room
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Conditions Patients Are Seen For
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Non life-threatening
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Life-threatening
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Wait Time (generally)
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Shorter
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Longer |
Cost (generally)
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less expensive than an ER/hospital setting
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more expensive because the costs supplement a bigger facility and more people |
Follow-up Provided?
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Yes
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No
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Onsite Lab
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Yes
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Yes
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Onsite X-ray
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Yes
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Yes
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Medicine Dispensary,
IV Fluids, & Injections |
Yes
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Yes
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Overnight Stays
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No
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Yes
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Hours of Operation
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Open 6 days a week:
Monday – Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM Saturday |
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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For more:
- http://www.urgentcare.org/UrgentCareDefined/ERvsUrgentCare/tabid/253/Default.aspx
- http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20456481,00.html
Urgent Care Los Angeles
Please contact the team at Vermont Urgent Care, we are here to help. Located in the heart of Los Angeles (213) 386-2511