Why Choose Us
When emergencies happen and you need to see a medical provider as soon as possible, Stamford Health has options for all patients and circumstances. Our board-certified physicians are trained for a wide variety of trauma, illnesses, and conditions so patients can feel confident in the treatment they receive.
How To Know Where To Go
In order to get the most appropriate care in the most efficient manner, it’s important to know the difference between Stamford Health’s Emergency Department, Immediate Care Center, Walk-In Centers, and Stamford Health On-Call Care. Please review the options below if you’re unsure of where to go.
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EMERGENCY ROOM
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IMMEDIATE CARE CENTER
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WALK-IN CENTERS
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VIRTUAL CARE
Emergency Room
For critical or suspected life-threatening issues like the following:
- Abdominal pain.
- Alcohol or drug dependence.
- Burns.
- Chest pain, pressure, or discomfort.
- Complications of pregnancy.
- Emergency situations in adults, infants, and children.
- Fainting.
- Loss of vision.
- Migraines and headaches.
- Numbness or paralysis (stroke symptoms).
- Seizure.
- Shortness of breath.
- Sudden change in mental status.
- Suicidal or homicidal thoughts.
- Vomiting/diarrhea.
Immediate Care Center
For immediate medical attention, but not a life-threatening condition as in the following:
- Abscesses.
- Allergies.
- Breaks and fractures (uncomplicated/simple or suspected breaks or fractures, bone not showing through skin).
- Bumps and bruises.
- Cold, flu, and COVID-19 symptoms.
- Cough.
- Cuts and lacerations.
- Ear pain/earache.
- Migraines and headaches.
- Nasal congestion.
- Pink eye.
- Rash.
- Sore throat/strep throat.
- Sprains and strains.
- Urinary tract infection.
- Wheezing (ran out of inhaler, mild case).
- Wounds or lacerations.
Walk-In Centers
Our two walk-in centers are available for patients who are seeking primary care services after hours or when their usual physician is not available. Both Walk-In Centers treat patients ages 14+.
Our providers are available to treat:
- Cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms.
- Ear pain.
- Eye irritation.
- Minor burns.
- Rashes.
- Simple abrasions.
- Small, uncomplicated injuries not requiring stitches.
- Sprains, strains, bumps, and bruises.
- Urinary tract infection.
- Vaccinations.
Virtual Care
For those seeking primary care services after hours or are unable to visit their doctor or don’t want to leave home. Seek a virtual visit if you are experiencing:
- Allergies.
- Cold, cough, or fever.
- Headache.
- Neck or back pain.
- Rash or skin infection.
- Urinary tract infection.
- Vomiting/diarrhea.
- Yeast infection.