Guide to Accessing Health Care

When you are in need of medical attention, the Southern Nevada Health District offers the following guidelines for seeking out care.

When should I go to the urgent care?

Urgent care provides treatment of injuries or illnesses that are not life threatening but need immediate attention.

Typical complaints that are appropriate for urgent care include:

• Lacerations (deep cuts or wounds that may require stitches)
• Sprains, strains or contusions (deep bruises)
• Mild to moderate asthma attacks
• Ear infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Upper respiratory infections
• Coughs and congestion
• Diarrhea
• Sore throats
• Insect bites
• Rashes

When should I go to the Emergency Room?

If you or someone else experiences a life-threatening illness or injury, call
9-1-1 to get professional help immediately.

Examples of life threatening symptoms include:

• Severe bleeding
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pain or pressure
• Broken bones
• Partial or total amputation of a limb
• Trauma or injury to the head
• Sudden dizziness or difficulty seeing
• Severe abdominal pain