We are now in-network with BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois HMO medical group – Fox Valley Medicine If you belong to the BCBS-IL medical group – Fox Valley Medicine, you do not need a referral to visit any one of our urgent care locations in Illinois. Standard office visit co-pay only! Between family, work, and an […]
Fall is the time for crisp air, colorful leaves, pumpkin spice flavors, longer nights, and, unfortunately, the flu. Starting now and ending around May, America’s flu season has begun. To help you and your family enjoy the months ahead without getting sick, now is the time to start taking precautions against the flu. What can […]
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. It is characterized by a severe cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like a “whoop.” Pertussis spreads easily between individuals through droplets caused by coughing or sneezing but can be prevented by immunization. Reserve Your Telehealth […]
Anemia is a condition where there are not enough healthy red blood cells to supply the body’s tissues with all the oxygen they need. Red blood cells pick up oxygen from the lungs and travel through your body to deliver it to your body tissues. When you do not have enough red blood cells, or […]
What is Tuberculosis (TB)? Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is an airborne infection caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This infectious disease most commonly affects the lungs, but other parts of the body can become infected as well. In most cases, people carrying tuberculosis bacteria do not have symptoms and are not contagious. When symptoms […]
We are now in-network with all Advocate Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois HMO Networks. If you are an Advocate member, you do not need a referral to visit any one of our Chicagoland urgent care locations. Between family, work, and an ever-growing to-do list, you have enough on your plate. When immediate illnesses and […]
Skip the doctor and head straight to any one of our clinics that offer physical therapy and be evaluated and treated by one of our licensed physical therapists. No need for a prescription or referral! Using non-invasive, non-addictive methods such as massage, heat treatment, and guided exercise, physical therapy can reduce pain and treat certain […]
We are in-network with AMITA Health BC/BS HMO If you are an AMITA Health BC/BS member you do not need a referral to visit any one of our urgent care locations. AMITA Health BCBS HMO AMITA Health BCBS Medicare HMO AMITA Health Humana HMO Between family, work and an ever-growing to-do list, you […]
What is a cortisone shot? A cortisone shot is an injection that is used to relieve pain and inflammation in a localized area of the body – usually joints such as the shoulder, foot, knee, or hands. Cortisone shots can be used to help treat many conditions, including bursitis, gout, tendinitis, trigger finger and several […]
Physicians Immediate Care is proud to announce that we can now offer urgent care for veterans, at no cost to the patient. As an in-network partner with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (the VA), our medical services for eligible veterans can be provided without prior authorization for treatment. This means that veteran patients now […]