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By: Claudia King
Date Posted: 1/25/2010
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Medical Help in a Hurry
Having a sick or injured child is every parent’s worst nightmare, especially when it’s outside of their pediatrician’s office hours. A possible solution? Urgent-care clinics that cater to medical issues that need fast attention but maybe aren’t severe enough to land you in the E.R. These clinics often have a shorter wait time than E.R.s, do not require an appointment and often charge an office visit co-pay rather than an emergency co-pay (which, depending on your insurance, can be a big difference!). Check out these local clinics next time your little ones need care. A-Cute Kids Urgent Care
8080 Hwy. 121, McKinney
3401 Preston Road, Suite 11, Frisco
3305 Dallas Pkwy., Suite 345, Plano
109 Central Expwy., Suite 509, Allen
972/727-3801; www.acutekidscare.com
Services offered: Breathing treatments; lab services; X-rays; IV fluids; fracture care and splinting; stitches and other treatments for lacerations; diagnosis of minor illnesses.
Finances: Several insurance plans accepted, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Pacificare. Co-pays must be paid upon check-in.
Open late: 4:30-11pm Monday-Friday; 12-8pm Saturday-Sunday.
Extra timesaver: The clinic’s Web site offers handy articles that might just give you the information you need without heading to the doctor’s office!
CareNow
3821 W. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano
1218 W. McDermott Drive, Allen
5644 Preston Road, Frisco
301 W. Main St., Frisco
1017 W. Hebron Pkwy., Carrollton
7145 N. President George Bush Frwy., Garland
809 N. Central Expwy., McKinney
972/599-0077; www.carenow.com
Services offered: Urgent care including X-rays, burn treatments, fractures, strains and sprains; immunizations and flu shots; EKGs; physicals, check-ups and well-woman exams; diagnosis of minor illnesses.
Finances: Many insurance plans accepted; co-pays charged upon check-in. Patients who aren’t using insurance may sign up for a CareNow Healthy Savings Card, which offers sick visits for $68 plus discounts on other services ($18 per month).
Open late: 8am-10pm Monday-Friday; 8am-8pm Saturday; 9am-5pm Sunday.
Extra timesaver: Through CareNow’s Web site, you can have location information and phone numbers texted to your cell phone.
Pediatrics After Hours
11661 Preston Road, Suite 120, Dallas
7212 Independence Pkwy., Plano
214/363-7242; www.pediafterhours.com
Services offered: Urgent care such as treatment of fractures and broken bones (splinting and stabilization only, no casts), X-rays, treatment of colds and flu, asthma therapy and immunizations.
Finances: Most major insurance plans accepted, and regular office co-pays are charged rather than emergency room co-pays. Discounts available for patients who are paying cash.
Open late: 4:30-10:30pm Monday-Friday; 11am-10pm Saturday; 10am-9pm Sunday.
Extra timesaver: Download the clinic’s patient forms from its Web site, which can be printed and filled out before you arrive at the clinic.
QuestCare Urgent Care Clinic
3414 Milton, Dallas (in Snider Plaza)
214/368-4822; www.questcareurgent.com
Services offered: X-rays; wound treatment and stitches; on-site lab services; treatment of sprains, broken bones and strains; vaccinations; treatment for flu, high fevers and minor illnesses.
Finances: The clinic, which opened in September, is working to secure contracts with major insurers; call ahead to confirm whether your insurance is accepted.
Open late: 10am-10pm Monday-Friday; 10am-6pm Saturday; 12-8pm Sunday.
Extra timesaver: The clinic is wired for “telemedicine specialty conferencing,” allowing the clinic’s doctors to consult specialists at Dallas-area hospitals quickly when necessary.
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