Urgent care

Access high-quality, convenient and cost-effective care when you need it most with Atlantic Health System urgent care services. Our experienced team treats a wide range of illnesses and injuries, with lab testing and imaging services on site. No appointment needed; walk-ins welcome.

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Did you know we offer virtual urgent care?

Anyone in New Jersey can access our virtual urgent care services from the comfort of home.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE

Unsure where to go?

Watch Atlantic Health emergency medicine physician, Dr. Michael Gerardi, go over the differences between the urgent cares, AdvancED urgent care and emergency department.

Where to Go for Care?

Urgent Care

Appointments
  • No appointments needed, walk-in convenience, telemedicine

Hours

  • Seven days a week, 365 days a year. Hours vary by location

Care

  • Convenient, same-day medical care for mild to urgent health concerns, including x-rays and rapid diagnostic tests

Ages treated

  • Call in advance, site and provider dependent

AdvancED Urgent Care

Appointments

  • No appointments needed, walk-in care

Hours 

  • Seven days a week, 365 days a year. Hours vary by location

Care

  • Immediate care for minor to complex illnesses , or injuries.  CT scans, X-rays, comprehensive on-site labs are available

Ages treated

  • All ages

Emergency Department

Appointments

  • No appointments needed, walk-in care

Hours 

  • Open around the clock, 365 days a year. 

Care

  • Life-saving care, severe mental or physical health concerns that need to be treated immediately. 
  • Emergency departments are supported by the full hospital and its medical staff

Ages treated

  • All ages

FAQs about urgent care

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