Should I go to urgent care or an emergency department?
It can be confusing to know the best place to go for the care you need. Here are some common conditions that are treated at Intermountain locations.
Primary care:
- focuses on prevention, diagnosis
- treatment of various conditions
- offering routine check-ups and managing chronic illnesses
Emergency department:
- handles severe and life-threatening conditions
- like chest pain
- serious injuries
- difficulty breathing
Urgent care:
- minor injuries
- infections
- mild allergic reactions