How can I get help with a health problem now?

If you think it could be serious, call emergency services right away or go to the nearest emergency department. If you are unsure, call a local urgent care or nurse advice line immediately.

Get emergency help now if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of stroke, severe bleeding, fainting, seizure, confusion, or a severe allergic reaction. When in doubt, seek urgent medical care.

You can call your doctor’s office, an urgent care clinic, a nurse advice line, or a telehealth service. If symptoms are severe, call emergency services instead.

Yes, telehealth can be a fast way to get advice for many non-emergency problems. It is not a substitute for emergency care if symptoms are severe or life-threatening.

You can contact urgent care, a community health clinic, a local health hotline, or a telehealth provider. If the problem is urgent or severe, go to an emergency department.

Search online for urgent care near you, use your phone maps app, or call your insurance provider for in-network options. You can also ask a local pharmacy or hospital for guidance.

If symptoms are worsening quickly, seek medical care right away. Call emergency services if you have trouble breathing, severe pain, confusion, or other dangerous signs.

Use an urgent care center, an after-hours clinic, a nurse advice line, or a telehealth service that operates 24/7. For severe symptoms, go to the emergency department.

Yes, a pharmacist can often help with minor symptoms, medicine questions, and whether you should see a clinician. If symptoms are serious, they will likely direct you to urgent care or emergency care.

If you are unsure, contact a nurse advice line, telehealth provider, or urgent care clinic for guidance. If you have severe symptoms or feel unsafe, choose emergency care.

Look for nearby urgent care centers, local hospitals, or telehealth services that can see patients remotely. Your insurance company may also help you find care in the area.

If a child has trouble breathing, a seizure, severe dehydration, a high fever with concerning symptoms, or is hard to wake, get emergency help right away. For less severe concerns, call a pediatrician, urgent care, or nurse advice line.

Yes, if you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm, call emergency services now. You can also contact a crisis hotline or go to the nearest emergency department.

Have your symptoms, when they started, your age, medications, allergies, and any medical conditions ready. If possible, also note your location so help can reach you quickly if needed.

Many communities have low-cost clinics, sliding-scale services, public health centers, and charity care programs. If the problem is an emergency, get care first and ask about financial assistance later.

Yes, a family member, friend, or caregiver can call on your behalf and help explain your symptoms. If you cannot speak for yourself in an emergency, have them call emergency services immediately.

Call emergency services if the symptoms seem severe or you cannot safely get to care. If it is not an emergency, call a telehealth or nurse advice line for instructions.

Go to the emergency room for severe or life-threatening symptoms. Use urgent care for problems that need prompt attention but are not immediately dangerous, such as minor injuries or mild infections.

They can help you think through possible causes, but they are not a diagnosis. If the symptoms are severe or unusual, contact a clinician or seek urgent care instead.

The safest first step is to assess whether the symptoms are severe or life-threatening. If they are, call emergency services; if not, contact urgent care, a nurse advice line, or telehealth right away.