In case of an emergency, efforts will be made to notify your doctor. If he or she is unavailable, the on-call physician will help you. An on-call physician is available in the clinic every day to see patients whose conditions require same day attention. If possible, please call ahead if you require UrgentCARE so that we can reserve time for you. Also, there is always a physician on call at the hospital for emergency situations, or when the clinic is closed.
We also provide care after normal business hours. A physician is available after hours, on weekends, and on holidays. Simply call the Medical Message Center at 218-828-7575 , and ask for the doctor who is on call for your physician.
Depending on the circumstance, your call may be directed to the triage nurse. He or she can provide an initial assessment of your condition, provide you with information, relay information to your physician, help with appointments, or refer you to appropriate resources.