AFC Urgent Care · Formerly WNY Immediate Care

Urgent Care or Emergency Room: Where Should You Go?

Know Which Symptoms Need Emergency Care

Choosing the right place for care can save you time and money. AFC Urgent Care treats most non-emergency illnesses and injuries, while some symptoms need an emergency room right away.

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Go to the ER or Call 911 For

These symptoms can be life-threatening and need emergency care:

Chest pain or pressure
Trouble breathing
Signs of a stroke, such as face drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech
Severe bleeding that will not stop
Serious head injury or loss of consciousness
Severe burns
Seizures
Sudden, severe pain

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Visit Urgent Care For

AFC Urgent Care can treat many common conditions quickly, including:

Colds, flu, COVID-19 and sore throats
Ear, sinus and urinary tract infections
Sprains, strains and minor fractures
Cuts that need stitches
Minor burns and rashes
Mild allergic reactions
Vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration

Why Urgent Care Is Often the Better Choice

For non-emergency conditions, urgent care usually means a shorter wait and a lower cost than the emergency room. Our clinics have on-site X-rays and lab testing, so most patients get a diagnosis and treatment in one visit. If you need a higher level of care, our providers will direct you to the right place.

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Need Care Now?

If your symptoms are not life-threatening, we can help. Walk in at AFC Urgent Care in Buffalo, Depew or Orchard Park seven days a week, or save your spot online.

Save Your Spot Call 716-874-2273

FAQs: Urgent Care or ER?

Can urgent care treat broken bones?

Yes. We can X-ray and treat many minor fractures and splint them before referring you to a specialist if needed.

Is urgent care cheaper than the ER?

For non-emergency conditions, an urgent care visit usually costs less than an emergency room visit.

What if I am not sure where to go?

If symptoms are severe or life-threatening, call 911. Otherwise, call your nearest AFC clinic and our staff can help you decide.