Peachtree Immediate Care & MinuteClinics

Now 70 Locations in the Emory Healthcare Network

Do you have a non-life-threatening medical condition or injury that requires medical attention right away? The Emory Healthcare Network partners with Peachtree Immediate Care care and MinuteClinic providers to give you the convenient care you need.

Combined, Peachtree Immediate Care and MinuteClinic partners provide more than 70 locations throughout metro Atlanta and surrounding counties. This puts care where you need it, 7 days a week for most of the year.

In non-life threatening cases, choosing Peachtree Immediate Care or MinuteClinic provider instead of the emergency room can save you time and money when you’re not feeling well, and you can’t wait for an appointment with your primary care physician. Not sure where to go?

Find a Peachtree Immediate Care or MinuteClinic Location

Emory Healthcare Network includes the following providers to deliver on-demand care. For the most up-to-date information on locations, services, hours and wait times contact these providers directly.

Peachtree Immediate Care

The Emory Healthcare Network Partners with Peachtree Immediate Care, metro Atlanta's leading urgent care operator, with over 40 locations, operating from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. most days of the year. Visit the Peachtree Immediate Care site for:

- Locations

- Wait times

- Online check-in

- Full list of services, including labs and x-rays

Learn more at peachtreemed.com

MinuteClinic

The Emory Healthcare Network partners MinuteClinic in 40 CVS Pharmacy locations throughout metro Atlanta and surrounding communities. MinuteClinics are open 7 days a week including evenings and weekends. Visit the MinuteClinic site for:

- Locations

- Wait Times

- Hold a place in line

- Full list of Services

Learn more at cvs.com/minuteclinic

When to Use Your Primary Care Doctor

Think of a primary care doctor (PCP) as your medical "home base." They should be the first call you make when you have a health problems that needs attention – but isn’t serious.

PCPs help you manage your overall, long-term health and can ultimately lower the cost of your health care by helping to catch chronic diseases or health issues earlier.

Acute illnesses not urgent in nature, such as:

A sore throat
Management of chronic diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure
Wellness services
Yearly physicals

When to Use a MinuteClinic

MinuteClinics deliver convenient, affordable care for non-urgent illnesses and injuries and are staffed by trained nurse practitioners. Appointments aren’t necessary and most insurance plans are accepted. MinuteClinics treat minor illnesses and injuries, such as:

Non-severe flu
Sinus infections
Skin rashes
Minor strains and sprains
Non-severe allergy symptoms

Bronchitis
Sore and strep throats
Urinary tract and bladder infections
Yeast infections

Services they provide:

Vaccinations and injections
Basic and comprehensive health screenings
Monitoring, such as blood pressure and glucose level checks
Smoking cessation and weight-loss programs
Sport and camp physicials

When to Use Urgent Care

Urgent care is a good option when you have a non-life threating illness or injury for which you need or want care as soon as possible. Urgent care treats the following:

Injuries:

Broken bone or fracture
Cut that may need stitches
Eye injury

Insect or animal bite
Minor burn
Sports injury
Sprain or strain

Illnesses:

Allergic reaction
Allergies
Athlete's foot
Bronchitis
Common cold
Congestion
COVID-19 testing & treatment
Cough
Dehydration

Diarrhea
Dislocation
Ear ache
Eye infection
Fever
Flu
Gout or joint pain
Ingrown toe nail
Migraine
Mononucleosis ("mono")

Nausea
Skin rash
Sore throat
Stomach pain
Swollen glands
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Vomiting

Urgent care offers the following services:

Flu shot
IV drip
Minor surgical procedures
On-site lab services

Pre-employment physicals and testing
Pregnancy testing
Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing
Sports physicals
X-ray

Peachtree Immediate Care locations are open seven days a week most days of the year. They are staffed with board-certified doctors as well as a nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Appointments aren’t necessary, and they accept most major insurance plans.

When to go to the Emergency Department (ED)

The emergency department is absolutely the right place to go for life-threatening illness and injuries. If you are suffering or experience any of the following, immediately go to the emergency department or call 911:

Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
Chest or upper abdominal pain lasting more than several minutes
Fainting, dizziness, weakness or lack of mobility
Changes in vision
Confusion or changes in mental status
Sudden or severe pain
Uncontrolled bleeding

Broken bones that break through the skin
Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
Coughing or vomiting blood
Suicidal or homicidal feelings
Poisoning
Head or neck injury

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Peachtree Immediate Care
& MinuteClinics

Now 70 Locations in the Emory Healthcare Network