Walk-in clinic care is common in all parts of the United States, with an estimated 11,000 clinics nationwide. Often used interchangeably with “urgent care,” the purpose of walk-in clinics is further confused by locations that provide both walk-in and urgent care.
At South Central Family Practice Clinic in Soldotna, Alaska, we provide both, as well as family practice and medical aesthetics services. To help you understand what walk-in clinic care encompasses as well as its four key benefits, we’ve prepared this month’s blog to help you clarify your health care options. Here’s the information you need to know.
The primary difference between walk-in clinics and urgent care centers comes down to your illness. In essence, there are three general categories of medical needs:
The facilities that correspond to these categories are emergency rooms, urgent care centers, and walk-in clinics or primary care providers.
Typically, you’d visit urgent care when you have conditions or illnesses like:
Walk-in clinics are ideal for problems such as:
There’s plenty of overlap between walk-in clinic care and urgent care. Walk-in clinics are typically equipped to treat a wide range of generally minor illnesses, while urgent care centers tend to have the facilities to handle more advanced conditions.
Our physician, Dr. Gladys Bailón, decided on a model that provides extended service to the Soldotna community, extending into walk-in and urgent care services as well as a general family practice.
When you need quick access to non-urgent medical care, walk-in clinics are a solid choice. Here are four of the key benefits our clinic provides.
Centrally located in Soldotna, at the corner of North Binkley Street and West Park Avenue, our office is at street level with plenty of parking. We’re also a block away from Central Peninsula Hospital.
Walk-in clinics don’t require appointments. We can often see you right away or with only a short wait time. There’s no need to reschedule your entire day for medical treatment.
Walk-in clinics typically provide services at costs lower than those of emergency rooms and urgent care centers.
Dr. Bailón has over 20 years of medical experience, and along with her talented and caring staff, she looks forward to providing you with compassionate, comprehensive, and holistic care.
Contact South Central Family Practice Clinic for your walk-in care needs. We also accept appointment bookings by phone or online. Plan your visit today.
