The holiday season is often a busy time for urgent care centers and emergency rooms. You can avoid some of the stress of seeking medical care by knowing which facility or service is right for your situation – whether a cough, COVID or flu symptoms, allergic reaction, mental health concerns, or broken bone. Here are a few general guidelines for HMAA members who need medical care but are unable to see their regular doctor.
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HMAA’s HiDoc® Telemedicine Service enables you to see a physician or therapist online or by phone for non-emergent medical or mental health issues while at work, home, traveling, or when seeing your regular doctor is not convenient. Consultations are available day or night at no out-of-pocket cost. Learn more at hmaa.com/telemedicine.
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Urgent Care Facilities have doctors and nurses equipped to handle non-life-threatening situations typically treated at your doctor’s office.
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Emergency Rooms handle trauma and life-threatening situations.
