Urgent, Evening & Weekend Care

If you or a loved one needs medical care when you can't reach your regular doctor, turn to the closest urgent care clinic to you.

Urgent Care Walk-In Clinics

Visit an Avera walk-in clinic for convenient medical services without an appointment. While hours vary by location, we offer after-hours care, some daytime services plus weekend urgent care hours. To help us assist you, please bring your photo ID, insurance card and a list of medications.

For Emergencies: For conditions that threaten a life, limb or organ, call 911 or go to one of Avera's emergency departments immediately.

General Urgent & Acute Care Clinics

Check out urgent care hours today, available at convenient Avera locations across the Upper Midwest.

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Orthopedic Urgent Care

Visit an Avera Orthopedics walk-in clinic for sprained ankles, back pain and more. No appointment or referral is needed.

Orthopedic Walk-In Care

Behavioral Health Urgent Care

You or a loved one experiencing a mental health crisis? Avera’s professional behavioral health team is here 24/7 to help at our Sioux Falls location.

Mental Health Crisis Care

Urgent Care or ER?

It’s important to get emergency care when you need it, but it’s not your only option for after-hours care when it’s not a true emergency.

When to Go to the ER

If a life, limb or organ is at risk, always go to the ER. See the list below for specific symptoms and conditions.

Chest pains, difficulty breathing or heart attack
Slurred speech or weakness/numbness on one side
Eye and head injuries, including potential concussions
Major trauma
Fever with a rash
Seizures
Severe cuts or broken bones
Serious burns

When to Go to Urgent Care

Go to a same-day acute or urgent care clinic for any medical problems or everyday illnesses or injuries that you might see a primary care doctor for (if they were available). Common conditions treated at acute care include:

Acid reflux
Cold or flu
Cold sores
Diarrhea
Fever
Headache
Insect or animal bites
Minor burns, cuts or rashes
Pink eye
Seasonal allergies
Sinus infection
Sprains and strains
Stomachache
Urinary tract infections

Not Available at Urgent Care

Care for stroke, heart attack, major trauma or anything listed under ER above
Physicals and checkups
CT scans and MRIs
Routine immunizations
Prescription refills

Additional Care Resources

Avera Medical Call Center

You can ask a nurse questions about your health and more 24/7. Get answers to health-related questions 24/7 and ask if you should visit urgent care, request emergency services or call your doctor. Call the Avera Medical Call Center any time at 877-282-8372.

Poison Control

Avera’s fully equipped emergency departments have the expertise to address poisonings. If someone is not breathing or has collapsed, call 911. It’s also important to be educated. Learn more from these poison control resources.

Need Follow-Up Care?

Find follow-up resources including primary care providers and services for scheduling additional care.

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