Make the Smart Choice

If you've been battling a cold and it's not getting any better, you may be wondering if you should take a trip to an urgent care clinic or the ER. If you have mild, non-life-threatening conditions, a trip to urgent care is generally a better idea than sitting in an emergency room.

With fewer wait times and fewer costs than a hospital, adults and children with mild symptoms such as aches, pains, coughs, colds, sinus infections, and more can be treated by experienced physicians who are ready to treat patients. We are open 8 am - 8 pm every day! If you have more serious conditions, it is important for you to go to an emergency room.

Why Choose Urgent Care Over a Free-Standing ER or Hospital?

Less expensive
Increased customer service
Walk-ins welcome with minimal wait time
X-rays available
Vital Care Urgent Care can treat:
- Sprains/strains
- Closed fractures
- Lacerations
- Abscesses
- Incisions and drainage
- Colds/coughs
- Acute sinusitis

Extended hours/weekends
- Vital Care Urgent Care open from 8 AM – 8 PM
- 7 days a week
Fees range from $150 - $250
- Can be higher if a procedure is completed
Accepts Medicare, VA, Tri-Care insurance
No facility fee (ER and free-standing ER charge an extra facility fee)
Insurance, cash pay
Lower urgent care copay for insured patients

Pros & Cons of Free-Standing Emergency Rooms

Signature Care ER, ExcelER

Pros:

If admission to a hospital is needed, a free-standing ER will transfer you by ambulance to the nearest hospital of your choice
Increased customer service
Treatment of emergency conditions: (Abdominal pain, Chest pain, Serious infections, Dehydration)
Treatment of non-emergent issues
Open 24/7
Minimal wait time
CT, ultrasound, and X-ray available like a hospital ER
Full lab on premises
Board-certified physicians
Will see children of all ag

Cons:

Expensive
Facility fee can be $1000 or more
Accept private insurance ONLY
Do not accept Medicaid or Medicare
Insurance companies may not pay for non-emergent conditions
Higher ER copay for insured patients

Pros & Cons of Hospital Visits

Pros:

If admission to a hospital is needed, a free-standing ER will transfer you by ambulance to the nearest hospital of your choice
Increased customer service
Treatment of emergency conditions: (Abdominal pain, Chest pain, Serious infections, Dehydration)
Treatment of non-emergent issues
Open 24/7
Minimal wait time
CT, ultrasound, and X-ray available like a hospital ER
Full lab on premises
Board-certified physicians
Will see children of all ag

Cons:

Expensive
Facility fee can be $1000 or more
Accept private insurance ONLY
Do not accept Medicaid or Medicare
Insurance companies may not pay for non-emergent conditions
Higher ER copay for insured patients

Get More Information About Urgent Care

Urgent care clinics provide many of the necessary services, treatment options, and preventive care that communities need to stay healthy. From providing DOT and sports physicals to conducting lab work to detecting potential health concerns, our urgent care centers proudly serve Midland, TX, Odessa, TX, Big Spring, TX, Andrews, TX, as well as the surrounding communities. For immediate care, sick care, allergy treatments, and more, contact our weekend clinics or walk-in today!

CLICK TO REGISTER ONLINE

Connect With Us

KENT STREET

407 N. Kent Street,

Midland, Texas 79701

(432) 687-2273

CORNERSTONE SHOPPING CENTER

4400 N Midland Dr., Suite 406A,

Midland, Texas 79707

(432) 897-0298

ABILENE 27TH STREET

3101 S. 27th Street,

Abilene, Texas 79605

(325) 704-5037

SANTA FE SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER

3952 E. 42nd Street, Suite Z,

Odessa, Texas 79762

(432) 614-5513

BIG SPRING LOCATION

2602 South Gregg Street, Suite 6,

Big Spring, Texas 79720

(432) 315-2077

ABILENE RIDGEMONT

4009 Ridgemont Dr.

Abilene, Texas 79606

(325) 232-8830