A twisted ankle at a family cook-out. A spiked temperature at 9 p.m. An infection that needs treatment on a Sunday afternoon. Illness and injury never happen at a convenient hour.
Carolinas HealthCare Children’s Urgent Care is your answer to I-can’t-believe-this-is-happening-now medical care. The office has a child-friendly atmosphere, hours from noon – midnight seven days a week and a convenient location in the Charlotte area (with a second office opening soon in Ballantyne). Best of all, board-certified pediatricians are on staff at all times and the urgent care centers are affiliated with Levine Children’s Hospital, offering access to pediatric specialists in more than 30 specialty area.
“The importance of a pediatrician at an urgent care center can’t be overemphasized,” says Martha Whitecotton, president of Levine Children’s Hospital. “Most urgent care centers in our community are not comfortable caring for young children. Luckily, we are. Our Children’s Urgent Care Centers are an excellent alternative to the ED for minor illnesses and injuries.
Urgent Care Services:
– General pediatric illnesses, such as sore throats, earaches, bronchitis, colds and flu, fever and upset stomach
– Sprains, strains and fracture care
– Lacerations and burns
– Physicals for school, sports and camp
– Assistance in selecting a pediatrician
Carolinas HealthCare Children’s Urgent Care Center Locations:
Visit www.cmcwaittimes.org for up-to-date wait times at all CHS urgent care centers, free-standing emergency rooms and hospital emergency departments. You can also download our free app to keep this information at your fingertips.
