While often called the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday season can bring unexpected injuries and illnesses. Whether you wake up Christmas morning with a sore throat and fever, or slice your finger while carving that turkey you spent hours preparing, it's important to know where to turn for care when you need it.
Are Renown Urgent Care Facilities Open During the Holidays?
Renown Urgent Care is open 365 days a year—including holidays with limited hours— to ensure you have access to care when you need it most. Our facilities treat urgent medical concerns that require prompt attention but aren't life-threatening. You can reserve a spot online in advance or walk into any of our urgent care locations.
Conditions and injuries treated at urgent care include:
Minor Cuts
Fractures
Minor Burns
Sprains
Fevers
Allergic reactions
Minor Animal bites
Rashes
Sore throats
Holiday Hours
View updated holiday hours and closures for primary care and urgent care at all Renown Health locations.
Urgent Care is a great option for minor illnesses or injuries that are too urgent to wait for your primary care provider. However, Renown Emergency Rooms are designed to treat patients who need immediate attention for emergencies, such as:
Broken bones, severe pain, or injuries needing stitches
Burns, severe bleeding, or deep wounds
Head or eye injuries
Difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, choking, or poisoning
Severe allergic reactions, including venomous stings or bites
Heart attack, stroke, or severe chest pain
Seizures or loss of consciousness (fainting, confusion, dizziness)
Severe headache or sudden neurological symptoms
Skin infections with fever or rapid spread
Renown Emergency Rooms are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 9-1-1 immediately.
We know there's nothing jolly about getting sick or injured during the holidays, but we hope you can find comfort knowing that Renown Health is here with the care you need, when you need it most.
7 Common Urgent Care Myths—Debunked by a Renown Expert
When it comes to healthcare options, urgent care often faces misconceptions that can prevent people from getting timely, appropriate care. Dr. Thomas Chmelicek, Division Chief of Renown Urgent Care, helps us debunk common myths about urgent care services.
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