Contact Us After Hours Clinic

When your child gets sick or injured after our office has closed, it can be a stressful and uncertain time. As your pediatric partners, we want to provide you with a clear plan and trusted resources. This page is designed to help you understand your options and make confident decisions, whether you need our after-hours advice line, urgent care, or the emergency room.

Knowing the difference between these levels of care can save you time, reduce stress, and ensure your child gets the right help right when they need it.

When to Use Our After-Hours Nurse Advice Line

For many non-emergency problems that occur outside of regular business hours, your first and best step is to call our after-hours nurse advice line. This service is available to our active patients.

Our pediatric-trained and licensed nurses are equipped to:

Listen to your child's symptoms and your concerns.
Provide professional medical advice on how to care for your child at home.
Help you determine if your child’s needs can wait until our office is open again.
Guide you to an appropriate after-hours medical facility, like an urgent care center, if necessary.

This service is your direct link to professional pediatric advice, even when our office is closed.

When to Choose Urgent Care

An urgent care center is the perfect choice for illnesses and injuries that are not life-threatening but require prompt attention and cannot wait for a regular appointment. Think of urgent care as the bridge between your pediatrician's office and the emergency room.

Conditions Ideal for Urgent Care:

Fever: For children over 2 months old with a fever, especially when accompanied by cold or flu symptoms.
Common Infections: Suspected ear infections, strep throat, pink eye, or urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Minor Injuries: Sprains, strains, and minor cuts that may need stitches but are not bleeding uncontrollably.
Respiratory Illnesses: Colds, persistent coughs, or mild asthma attacks.
Stomach Issues: Mild to moderate vomiting or diarrhea without signs of severe dehydration.

When to Go Directly to the Emergency Room

The emergency room (ER) is for severe, potentially life-threatening medical conditions that require immediate, advanced intervention. If you believe your child is experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest ER without delay.

Go to the ER for Symptoms Like:

Difficulty Breathing: Rapid breathing, wheezing, gasping, or turning blue around the lips.
Serious Injuries: Suspected broken bones (especially if the limb looks deformed), deep cuts with uncontrollable bleeding, or a serious burn.
Head Trauma: Any head injury that involves loss of consciousness, persistent vomiting, or confusion.
Fever in Newborns: Any fever over 100.4°F in a baby less than 2 months old is a medical emergency.
Neurological Changes: Seizures, sudden dizziness, weakness, or difficulty speaking or walking.

Finding the Right Pediatric Urgent Care Services

Today's pediatric urgent care facilities offer a wide range of services beyond treating common illnesses. When you need to find urgent care, it's helpful to know what to look for in a facility. Many modern care centers are also equipped to provide initial assessments for acute mental health concerns, offering a crucial first step during a crisis. Our nurse line can help you identify the best care location for your child’s specific symptoms, connecting you with the right help when you need it most.

Recommended After-Hours Facilities

If our nurse advice line suggests that your child needs to be seen in person, we recommend the following trusted, pediatric-focused facilities in our area.

Pediatric After-Hours Clinics

Pediatric Emergency Rooms

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Your First Call for Peace of Mind

Navigating your child's health concerns can be challenging, but you are never alone. Whether it's the middle of the day or the middle of the night, we are here to support you.

For After-Hours Advice: If you are an active patient and need guidance after our office has closed, use our after-hours nurse advice line for trusted pediatric support.
For Appointments: For all non-urgent needs, please call our office during regular hours to schedule an appointment.
For Emergencies: If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.