Learn About Codman Square Health Center's Urgent Care Services!

Urgent Care

Our Urgent Care department is here to meet community members when they need same-day treatment for sickness or conditions that are not life-threatening, but need attention.

When you are sick or injured, it is always a good idea to try to reach your primary care provider. However, if your provider isn’t available or if you don’t know what to do, call the Health Center’s main number at (617) 825-9660 and speak with one of our nursing staff. Depending on your symptoms the nurse may:

Advise you to go straight to the hospital emergency department
Advise you to come to Urgent Care
Schedule you for an appointment with your provider

Below are some examples of when to visit primary care, urgent care, or the emergency department. Of course, every case is different and these are just examples. If you feel your life is in danger, call 911 and get to a hospital emergency department immediately. You can always call 617-825-9660 and speak to a nurse to get guidance on your situation.

We are not performing testing for asymptomatic individuals at our Urgent Care. If you do not have symptoms, please visit our community testing site. We will perform COVID-19 tests on people with symptoms, but we do not offer rapid testing.

Primary Care	Urgent Care	Hospital Emergency Room
Physical check-ups Illness and injury Lab tests X-rays Routine visits Preventive medical care	Asthma attacks Flu Coughs/bronchitis Vomiting/diarrhea Sprains/strains Minor wounds Simple fractures Headaches/migraines Nosebleeds Minor burns Minor wounds Minor injuries	Severe allergic reactions Severe chest pain Severe abdominal pain Loss of consciousness Trauma Severe difficulty breathing Major burns Major wounds Major injuries

If you require emergency services beyond what is provided at Codman Square Health Center, Boston Medical Center is the Health Center’s primary hospital affiliate and offers outstanding trauma and emergency care 24/7.