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After hours care, urgent care or the emergency room (ER)?

Illnesses, accidents and broken bones don't keep office hours. That's why Allina Hospitals & Clinics offers after hours care, urgent care and emergency care.

Here's some general information to help you determine what kind of care you might need and where to find it.

After hours care

A visit to your regular health care provider and clinic is the best way to receive care for most illnesses and injuries, such as coughs, earaches, sore throats, ankle sprains and muscle strains.

Allina Medical Clinic after hours locations

Allina Medical Clinic offers after hours care for when you need medical care during the evenings, weekends and on holidays. No appointments are necessary. Just come to one of these Allina Medical Clinic locations at these times:

Coon Rapids, Minnesota 763-780-7000 Monday to Friday: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday: noon to 5 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shoreview, Minnesota 651-483-5461 Monday to Friday: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: noon to 6 p.m.

West St. Paul, Minnesota 651-241-1818 Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Woodbury, Minnesota 651-241-3414 Monday to Friday: 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Urgent care

An urgent care center can handle the same kinds of illnesses and injuries for which you would be seen at your regular clinic. Urgent care centers generally do not require an appointment and tend to be open later in the evening than most clinics.

Ear infections, sore throats, sprains and minor burns are examples of conditions that can be treated at urgent care locations like these:

Aspen Medical Group urgent care locations

Aspen Urgent Care is open to everyone. You do not need to be a regular patient to walk in and receive care.

Although no appointment is necessary, you can call our urgent care line at 651-641-7021, and they can help set a time for you.

Emergency room (ER)

Go to the nearest hospital emergency room (ER) or call 911 when medical care is needed immediately to preserve life or avoid permanent harm.

• Occurrences like broken bones, heart attacks and strokes require on-the-spot medical attention.
• A trip to the ER also is recommended for severe abdominal pain, head injuries, high fevers, difficulty breathing, severe eye injuries, carbon monoxide exposure, sudden blindness, complicated or deep cuts and other conditions.
• Situations like rape and suicide and suicidal behavior also call for emergency help.

Emergency care is available at Allina hospitals in these cities:

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First published: 03/08/2005
Last updated: 04/22/2007

Reviewed by: Bruce McCarthy, MD, chief medical officer, Allina Medical Clinic