Understanding Urgent Care Services: When to Go and What to Expect
Your Trusted Walk-In Clinic in Lanham, MD
When sudden health issues arise, choosing the right place for care can be stressful. Urgent care centers like Rapid Response Clinic And Sleep Center LLC in Lanham, Maryland, offer immediate, compassionate medical attention—bridging the gap between your primary care doctor and the emergency room.
What Is Urgent Care?
Urgent care provides fast medical treatment for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. It’s the ideal solution when your primary care provider isn’t available and your condition doesn’t warrant an emergency room visit.
At Rapid Response Clinic, our experienced providers deliver timely care with short wait times and a focus on patient comfort.
When to Visit Urgent Care vs. the Emergency Room
Visit Urgent Care for:
- Minor sprains, strains, or fractures
- Mild to moderate allergic reactions
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Cuts that may need stitches (but are not bleeding excessively)
- Mild asthma attacks
- Minor burns or skin irritations
Go to the Emergency Room for:
- Chest pain or difficulty breathing
- Seizures or fainting
- Severe wounds or heavy bleeding
- Head trauma with loss of consciousness
- Symptoms of stroke or heart attack
Conditions We Treat at Rapid Response Clinic
Our urgent care services address a wide range of non-emergency issues, including:
- Minor Injuries: Sprains, cuts, burns, and minor fractures
- Respiratory Infections: Colds, flu, COVID-19, sore throats, and sinus infections
- Common Infections: UTIs, ear infections, and pink eye
- Skin Issues: Rashes, allergic reactions, and insect bites
- Digestive Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and mild abdominal pain
- Asthma and Allergies: Sudden flare-ups and mild asthma attacks
- On-site Diagnostic Testing: Rapid flu, COVID-19, strep, urinalysis, and more
- Routine Physicals: For work, school, sports, and travel
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Insurance & Payment Options
We accept most major insurance plans, including:
- CareFirst
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- AARP
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Maryland Medicaid (Straight Medicaid, Maryland Physician Care)
- Medicare
- Anthem
- Tricare
We also welcome self-pay patients. Contact our office for pricing details.
Serving Our Community
Located in Lanham, MD, we proudly serve patients across Prince George’s County, Northern Virginia, and Washington D.C. Our mission is to deliver affordable, accessible, and holistic care to individuals and families in our diverse community.
Visit Us Today
If you or a loved one is experiencing a sudden illness or minor injury, we’re here for you.
👉 Book an appointment online or simply walk in today.