When an emergency happens, you need care fast, but did you know you don’t always have to go to the ER to be treated? Non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries can be treated at an urgent care like FastMed in Hickory, NC. FastMed provides a quicker and more convenient option than the ER, without sacrificing quality. Our fast, low-cost emergency care is right at your doorstep.
I Need Emergency Care, Should I Visit FastMed or the ER?
When an injury or illness occurs, you should quickly decide how serious it is and seek medical attention. You have the option to call your doctor, visit the ER, or visit an urgent care, but sometimes it is difficult to know which option is best.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or illnesses, you can receive urgent care at FastMed in Hickory, NC:
- Sever cough, cold, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms
- Vomiting
- Painful urination
- Sprained ankle
- Persistent diarrhea
- Ear infection
- Minor burn or laceration
- Fever without rash
- Broken bone
- Allergic reaction
Call 911 to have the emergency team come to you right away for emergencies such as:
- Choking
- Difficulty breathing
- Head injury with passing out, fainting, or confusion
- Injury to neck or spine, especially if there is loss of feeling or inability to move
- Electric shock or lightning strike
- Severe burn
For more information on when to visit the emergency room and not urgent care visit MedlinePlus.com.
FastMed Urgent Care provides emergency care on a walk-in basis, with no appointments needed. We accept most major insurance carriers, all major credit cards, and personal checks for in-clinic payment. Our Hickory, NC, location is open from 8am-8pm on the weekdays, and 8am-4pm on the weekends.
About FastMed
FastMed is a leading provider of high-quality, convenient, affordable, and compassionate healthcare in 34 counties across North Carolina. FastMed serves both urban and rural communities across the state with a wide range of care options, including preventive, telemedicine, occupational health, and primary and urgent care. FastMed is one of the few urgent care providers in the nation that has earned The Joint Commission’s coveted Gold Seal of Approval® for quality, safety, and infection control in ambulatory healthcare. For more information, visit www.fastmed.com.