US Medical Term · departments
Urgent Care Center
Centro de Atención Urgente
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Urgent Care Center |
| Spanish (Español) | Centro de Atención Urgente |
| Chinese (中文) | 紧急护理中心 |
| Korean (한국어) | 응급 진료 센터 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Trung tâm chăm sóc khẩn cấp |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Urgent Care Center |
| Portuguese (Português) | Clínica de Atendimento Urgente |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ศูนย์รักษาพยาบาลเร่งด่วน |
| Japanese (日本語) | アージェントケアセンター（緊急外来） |
What it means
An urgent care center is a walk-in medical facility for conditions that need prompt attention but are not life-threatening emergencies. Common reasons to visit include minor fractures, sprains, infections, fever, and minor wounds. Urgent care centers are open beyond regular office hours, often evenings and weekends, and typically cost significantly less than emergency rooms. Most accept insurance; copays usually range from $25–$75 in-network. They are not appropriate for chest pain, stroke symptoms, or severe injuries.
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Related guide
→ US Guide: emergency room vs urgent careSources
Last reviewed: September 2026