JOPLIN, Mo. — Most of the time, most of us head to the family doctor for medical attention. But sometimes there isn’t time to book an appointment — meaning it’s time for urgent care or the emergency ...

A 15-minute urgent care visit costs $120 at a hospital and $184 at a private clinic, on average. Find Cheap Health Insurance Quotes in Your Area The amount you pay depends on the specific health ...

Knowing where to go for medical attention can be confusing. This guide explains when to visit the emergency room (ER), urgent care clinic, or primary care health center. When someone has an accident ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Mild discomfort in your chest in the very early hours of the morning. A high fever that hits on Saturday morning and ...

Both a walk-in and urgent care clinic can provide medical care when you’re not able to visit a primary care doctor. Urgent care is usually reserved for more substantial illnesses or injuries. If your ...

Jefferson Health says it is reducing its workforce by 1%, affecting between 600 and 700 of its 65,000 employees.

Many medical practices have on-call doctors to handle urgent issues outside office hours. You can learn about your practice’s after-hours policies on their website or voicemail. Share on Pinterest ...

A few weeks ago, Tenino’s Diana Rae found herself in a very common situation. “I had had a bad cold for about three weeks. It evolved into a sinus infection. But I was so fatigued with trying to get ...