If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency, such as major head trauma, chest pain, severe abdominal pain, or loss of consciousness, you should go directly to the ER or call 911 immediately.
Pediatric Urgent Care Services
The right care, right when your child needs it.
If your child is 6-months-old or older and needs medical attention quickly, you have many options for day, evening and weekend care at Novant Health. Severe injuries or illnesses might require a visit to an emergency room, but minor issues can be treated in an urgent care clinic near you.
Emergency Services
When should I go to the emergency room?
Children should be taken to the Emergency Department when:
- Bleeding won’t stop
- Broken bone (out of skin)
- Seizure
- Severe allergic reaction
- Severe head injury
- Fainting or loss of consciousness
- Skin turning blue (lips, skin, fingers)
- Suspected poisoning
- Traumatic injuries
If you’re unsure about the severity of your child’s condition it’s always best to err on the side of caution and seek emergency medical attention.
