11/09/2025
Emergency Department or Urgent Care? It's a common question, especially given that our campus has both available. When illness or injury strikes unexpectedly, it's essential to select the appropriate level of care.
We are here to help you know what to expect before you go, saving time and ensuring you receive the right care when you need it most.
The Emergency Department is best suited for conditions that are potentially life-threatening, severe, or require more complex diagnosis and treatment. Symptoms, such as chest pain, unexplained numbness, speech impairment, faintness or passing out, shortness of breath, persistent vomiting, and any other physical symptoms that come on strongly or suddenly, warrant a trip to the Emergency Department. Always call 911 if you or someone you are with is suffering from crushing chest pain, violent injury, heavy or uncontrolled bleeding, or the inability to safely drive to the hospital. Our ED is staffed by board-certified, fellowship-trained Emergency Medicine physicians 24/7.
Urgent Care is best equipped to care for mild respiratory symptoms, earaches, cuts, scrapes, and bruises, minor concussions, isolated sports and recreation injuries, minor infections, aches and pains, minor burns, skin irritations, nausea, occasional vomiting, and diarrhea, eye or dental pain, among other non-emergent symptoms. As a reminder, we have clinics in both Littleton and Lincoln, open daily from 8am to 8pm, with no appointment needed.
Please note that these are not comprehensive lists, and we recommend seeking medical care of any kind if you are unsure about the most appropriate care setting for your symptoms.
