Urgent Care for Children is now open in Tigertown and ready to serve the children and parents of our community!
When your child is sick, you don’t want to spend hours in a waiting room. You want quick answers and you need help fast. Urgent Care for Children understands this reality and constantly strives to serve every patient with compassionate, quality care that is affordable and accessible.
Reason #2:: Urgent Care for Children partners with local pediatricians!
The goal of Urgent Care for Children is not to take the place of a pediatrician, but to supplement the care of the child in after-hours and more urgent situations. All patients should have a routine pediatrician and seek care from the pediatrician during their regular business hours when possible, as they know the patient’s history and have a strong relationship with them. Urgent Care for Children does not offer scheduled immunizations, however, they do provide seasonal flu vaccines and the Covid-19 vaccine for both children and their parents! All Of their clinics currently offer sports physicals as well. As part of partnering with pediatricians along the continuum of care, they automatically send all information from a patient’s visit to his or her primary care provider, to ensure all parties are well informed.
Reason #3:: Urgent Care for Children ensures every staff member is trained to work with children!
Urgent Care for Children has on-site pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners to provide the
highest level of care for your children.
Urgent Care for Children is one of Alabama’s highest patient-rated pediatric urgent care facilities.
They provide coloring sheets, and cartoons for kids in their clean, comfortable waiting room.
Urgent Care for Children treats patients ages 0 to 21.
The staff is also trained by Kulture City, so parents of children with sensory needs can rest assured that they are entering a place of support. Their facilities are also equipped with such sensory amenities as: a quiet room, sensory activity bags and a mobile sensory unit.
Reason #4:: Urgent Care for Children can treat a variety of minor illnesses and injuries!
Urgent Care for Children treats non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, including:
- Fever
- Allergies
- Coughs and Colds
- Acute Asthma Attack
- Flu
- Sprains/strains
- Earaches
- Bruises and Lacerations
- Sore Throat
- Insect Bites and Stings
- Vomiting and Upset Stomach
- Minor Burns
- Diarrhea
- Rashes
Reason #5:: Urgent Care for Children offers a variety of services and testing options!
Laboratory Services
In a continued effort to offer the highest possible patient care, they are equipped with on-site laboratory services. These diagnostic services are meant to help us better serve your needs as we seek to offer care that is both appropriate and effective.
Laboratory Services include:
- Rapid Strep Test
- Rapid Flu Test
- COVID-19 Test
- Rapid RSV Test
and for older patients:
- Monospot Test
- Pregnancy Test
X-Ray Services
Urgent Care for Children offers x-ray service with final x-ray reads from board-certified radiologists. We are able to treat sprains and strains, and can provide casting for minor fractures.
In-House Pharmacy
To save you a trip to your local pharmacy, they have an in-house pharmacy offering many common pediatric prescriptions.
Other Services
- Language Translation Services
- Ear Piercing
- Telehealth
Urgent Care for Children was founded by pediatricians who saw a need for care catered to children outside of typical office hours!
Address::
2564 Enterprise Drive
Opelika, Alabama 36801
Phone Number::
334-759-6740
Fax Number::
334-759-6741
Hours::
Monday – Friday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Emergencies
Severe injuries and illnesses can occur and it is important to know when to call 911 in the event that emergency strikes. Scenarios warranting contact of first responders include but are not limited to:
- Difficulty breathing
- Consumption of poison
- Symptoms of heart attack or stroke
- Serious injury from an accident
- Overdose on medication or other drugs
- Choking or something lodged in the throat
- Unconsciousness
- Too much consumption of alcohol
