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"Urgent Care" is a term commonly used throughout the United States that some consider synonymous with "immediate care". It is important to note that there is a defined difference between these two terms. Because the words "urgent care" are potentially ambiguous and might imply a facility is equipped to handle true emergencies, the state of Illinois requires that we do not refer to our facility as an urgent care center as Michigan Avenue Immediate Care (MAIC) is not equipped to handle true emergencies. Rather, MAIC is a walk-in clinic for treatment of non-emergency, non-urgent illnesses or injuries and not equipped to handle life-threatening emergencies such as auto accident victims, suspected heart attacks or strokes, loss of consciousness or severe blood loss. If an individual comes to our facility and the physician determines that their condition may potentially be life-threatening, we will dial 911 and coordinate ambulance transport to the closest emergency room. A few of the most common examples of non-urgent medical conditions that we address at our facility include sore throats, sprained ankles, sinus infections and urinary tract infections. If you do not have an emergency illness or injury, cannot wait to see your own personal/family doctor, or do not want the prolonged wait and excessive cost of an emergency room visit, we are likely your best option.
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