M Health Fairview has several types of care environments available and the solution that’s right for you depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the time of day, day of week, your age, chronic conditions, and the type of treatment you’re likely to need. Read this article to learn more.
If you’re unsure of where to go and what type of care to opt for, you can use our symptom checker, or take a quick look at your options below:
Type of Care
Primary Care
Urgent Care
Emergency Care
When do you need it?
Family medicine specialists provide primary care- including routine check-ups, minor injuries and illnesses, and helping you manage chronic conditions.
For illnesses or injuries that need to be addressed either in-person or virtually, today
For symptoms listed below or when other options for care are closed and you cannot wait for care.
Do you need an appointment?
Yes
No
No
Common Symptoms Treated
- Fever
- Minor burns
- Minor wounds requiring stitches
- Minor allergic reaction (no difficulty breathing)
- Abdominal pain (not severe)
- Minor head injury or concussion
- Sore throat
- Ear infection
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Minor skin conditions (rashes, skin infections, abscesses, bug bites)
- Urinary or sexual health concerns
- Nose bleeds
- Fever
- Minor burns
- Minor wounds requiring stitches
- Minor allergic reaction (no difficulty breathing)
- Abdominal pain (not severe)
- Minor head injury or concussion
- Sore throat
- Ear infection
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Minor skin conditions (rashes, skin infections, abscesses, bug bites)
- Urinary or sexual health concerns
- Nose bleeds
- Imaging and Splinting
- Chest Pain
- Severe difficulty breathing
- Acute pregnancy-related issues
- Severe burns or cuts
- Head injury with loss of consciousness, seizure, or vomiting
- Rabies exposure
- Symptoms of a suspected stroke
- Severe dizziness or lightheadedness
- Sudden changes in brain function
- Severe, sudden headache or abdominal pain
- Seizure
- Sexual assault
- Suicidal ideation
Primary Care
When do you need it?
Family medicine specialists provide primary care- including routine check-ups, minor injuries and illnesses, and helping you manage chronic conditions.
Do you need an appointment?
Yes
Common Symptoms Treated
- Fever
- Minor burns
- Minor wounds requiring stitches
- Minor allergic reaction (no difficulty breathing)
- Abdominal pain (not severe)
- Minor head injury or concussion
- Sore throat
- Ear infection
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Minor skin conditions (rashes, skin infections, abscesses, bug bites)
- Urinary or sexual health concerns
- Nose bleeds
Urgent Care
When do you need it?
For illnesses or injuries that need to be addressed either in-person or virtually, today
Do you need an appointment?
No
Common Symptoms Treated
- Fever
- Minor burns
- Minor wounds requiring stitches
- Minor allergic reaction (no difficulty breathing)
- Abdominal pain (not severe)
- Minor head injury or concussion
- Sore throat
- Ear infection
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Minor skin conditions (rashes, skin infections, abscesses, bug bites)
- Urinary or sexual health concerns
- Nose bleeds
- Imaging and Splinting
Emergency Care
When do you need it?
For symptoms listed below or when other options for care are closed and you cannot wait for care.
Do you need an appointment?
No
Common Symptoms Treated
- Chest Pain
- Severe difficulty breathing
- Acute pregnancy-related issues
- Severe burns or cuts
- Head injury with loss of consciousness, seizure, or vomiting
- Rabies exposure
- Symptoms of a suspected stroke
- Severe dizziness or lightheadedness
- Sudden changes in brain function
- Severe, sudden headache or abdominal pain
- Seizure
- Sexual assault
- Suicidal ideation
For primary care appointments, call: 1-855-FAIRVIEW