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Urgency or Emergency

Urgency vs Emergency

Urgent Care

4820 E. Main St.
Farmington, NM 87402

505.609.6495

Open 7 days a week
(Including Holidays)
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Emergency Dept.

801 W. Maple St.
Farmington, NM 87401

505.609.2000

Open 24 hours a day
7 days a week

All too often, illness or injury can appear unexpected. While the answer is not always simple, knowing the difference between urgent care and emergency care could save your life in a medical emergency.

When to use Urgent Care

San Juan Health Partners Urgent Care handles medical problems that need to be treated right away, but are not life-threatening.

  • Minor illness or injury
  • Cold and flu symptoms
  • Sore throats, coughs, earaches
  • Sports injuries & minor cuts
  • Sprains and simple fractures

When to use the ER

Our Emergency Department is equipped for complex or critical needs, including life- and limb-threatening situations.

  • Chest pain
  • Severe asthma or emphysema
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Sudden severe headache
  • Stroke symptoms
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