Shortness of breath? Head to the emergency room. Bug bite? A walk-in clinic is a better bet.
While certain situations clearly call for emergency care, many common symptoms can be treated effectively at a Vanderbilt Health Walk-in Clinic, which offers urgent medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries. Knowing where to go can save you time and reduce unnecessary stress. Here are some resources that can help you make these decisions:
- Make the Right Call: This My Vanderbilt Health article provides helpful tips for assessing your symptoms and deciding where to go for care. And flyers from the Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network provide at-a-glance instructions for accessing care at the most appropriate location. Download the adult version and pediatric version of these flyers.
- Find Convenient Locations for Care: Vanderbilt Health Walk-in Clinics provide quick care in convenient spots throughout Middle Tennessee. Discover the locations that are right for you at myhealthwalkin.com.
- Get Prompt Care for Children: Vanderbilt Children's After-Hours Clinics in Hendersonville and Murfreesboro offer urgent care for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries in children of all ages. However, parents are encouraged to call their pediatrician first. Learn more here.
- Check Into Options for Urgent Orthopedic Care: Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Injury Clinics in Sumner and Williamson counties offer walk-in treatment for strains, sprains and breaks. The clinics have a full range of orthopaedic care and connection to specialists for follow-up or surgery if needed. Learn more here.
