Some maladies might not need the services (or the cost) of a hospital emergency room. The list below is compiled from sources and references cited in our “Access to Care” cover story along with a few others we have become aware of. The list is not exhaustive, but may be helpful in giving you some initial ideas on where to seek help. We’ve provided links to each of their location pages.
Advocate Medical Group: Immediate Care/Walk-In Care
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute: OrthoAccess
Loyola Medicine: Immediate CareÂ
Mercy Hospital: Immediate CareÂ
Northwest Community Hospital: FastCare
University of Chicago Medical Center: Off-Site ClinicsÂ
University of Illinois Health System: Mile Square Federally Qualified Medical CentersÂ
Walgreens: Take Care ClinicsÂ
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