Call Us First for Non-Life-Threatening-Emergencies
Here at MMR Healthcare in Boynton Beach, we understand how frightening non-life-threatening emergencies can be. That is why we firmly believe you should call us first.
As your healthcare provider, we hope that you trust us with all non-life-threatening emergencies. Going to the hospital is inconvenient and potentially harmful. Coming to MMR Healthcare any day of the week is your best choice.
For all non-life-threatening emergencies Monday through Friday, visit us at our main office.
On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. you can visit our Walk-In Clinic.
You can also call us at (561) 364-8056.
During after hours, you may call us to be directed to our on-call nurse that will guide you through what to do during your non-life-threating emergency.
However, we do not want you to take a chance if you believe your symptoms are too severe. Here is a list of examples showing you when to go to the ER versus when to come to MMR Healthcare. This is a brief list. It does not include every symptom you might be experiencing. If you aren’t sure what to do, call us first. If you think it may be life-threatening, go to the ER or call 911.
When to go to the ER:
- Wheezing, Shortness of Breath, or difficulty breathing
- Chest pain
- Displaced or open wound fractures
- Fainting
- Sudden numbness or weakness
- Slurred Speech
- Bleeding that cannot be stopped
- Choking
- Head injury with passing out, fainting, or confusion
- Injury to neck or spine, mainly if there is a loss of feeling or inability to move
- Severe burn
- Seizures
When to call your Physician’s office or come to our Walk-in Clinic in Boynton Beach:
- Common illnesses; colds, the flu, earaches, sore throats, migraines, low-grade fevers, rashes without fever
- Minor injuries; sprains, back pain, minor cuts and burns, minor broken bones, or minor eye injuries (eye redness, discharge or itchiness)
- STDs- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Skin Abscesses
- Animal bites
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Abdominal Pain
- Urinary Tract Infections