ER Alternative at AFC Urgent Care Elizabeth

Emergency Room Alternative in Elizabeth, NJ

AFC Urgent Care Elizabeth acts as an alternative to the emergency room for the convenience of our patients. When facing a medical condition that requires a medical diagnosis but is not an emergency, AFC Elizabeth is there. Did you know that 1 in 4 visits to the emergency room is considered non-life-threatening? These conditions can all be treated in an urgent care center

AFC Urgent Care Elizabeth is open seven days a week, with no appointment necessary for urgent care services. With weekend urgent care available, our providers can treat your conditions at your convenience. Visit our center today for care.

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Non-Emergency Conditions Treated near Newark, NJ

It’s critical to understand the difference between urgent medical care and emergency medical care. Our center is equipped to handle a wide variety of conditions, but there are some that need to be addressed in an emergency room setting.

Some urgent medical conditions that can be treated at AFC Elizabeth include:

• Cold and flu symptoms
• Injuries such as broken bones, sprains, and tears
• Lacerations requiring stitches
• Insect bites, rashes, and allergic reactions
• Eye or ear infections
• Asthma and breathing treatments

If someone loses consciousness, has a head injury, is confused or dazed, or is having difficulty breathing, you should visit the emergency room. If something feels like an emergency, it should be treated as one.

Available Treatment Options near Hillside, NJ

Our center can provide patients with any type of treatment that is necessary for their condition. Our center is equipped with an on-site lab for fast and accurate diagnosis, and digital x-rays to provide clear imaging of bone fractures or sprains.

Our medical providers can call in prescriptions as they’re needed, as well. Some conditions are best treated with antibiotics, but others may need a stronger dose of ibuprofen. Whatever the ailment is, AFC Urgent Care Elizabeth is there.

Receive Urgent Medical Care at AFC Urgent Care Elizabeth

AFC Urgent Care Elizabeth is open and ready to provide urgent care services seven days a week. Visit our center for weekend urgent care all summer long! Call us for more information at (908) 677-5900.