Myrtle Beach Urgent Care Facilities Update

News Summary

Vacationing in Myrtle Beach can be stressful when health issues arise. Fortunately, there are several urgent care options available. Care Now Urgent Care offers virtual appointments, and Doctors Care has multiple locations with shorter wait times for scheduled visits. For serious cases, the Grand Strand Medical Center provides swift emergency care. Tidelands Health experiences increased summer demand, while OrthoSC has introduced a new orthopedic urgent care clinic. Stay informed about local healthcare options to ensure a smooth experience during your trip.

Myrtle Beach Urgent Care Facilities Update: What You Need to Know!

When you’re on vacation, feeling sick or getting injured is certainly not part of the plan. But if you find yourself in need of urgent care in Myrtle Beach, there are plenty of options available to help you out. However, the wait times can vary significantly, and knowing where to go can save you a lot of time and hassle.

Your Local Go-To: Care Now Urgent Care

Located conveniently near downtown, Care Now Urgent Care has made a considerable effort to keep patients informed about their wait times. On their website, they provide a user-friendly map that shows the current patient queue. No one likes waiting, so the option for virtual appointments and web check-in allows you to get treated quickly without the stress of being in a crowded waiting room.

Multiple Locations: Doctors Care

If you’re near one of the seven locations of Doctors Care in the Myrtle Beach and Conway region, you’ve got some good options too. Just keep in mind that Mondays and Fridays tend to be the busiest days. To make your experience as quick and smooth as possible, it is encouraged to call ahead and schedule your appointment, and you can even fill out forms online beforehand. This can save you precious time when you really need to get in and out!

Need More Serious Attention? Grand Strand Medical Center

If the situation calls for a trip to the emergency room, look no further than the Grand Strand Medical Center. As of Friday morning at 10:44 a.m., the ER had an astonishing average wait time of just 5 minutes for patients! It’s good to know that they update their ER wait time data every 30 minutes. For those who want instant updates right in their hands, you can text “ER” to 32222 and stay informed with real-time information.

The Communication and Community Engagement Director at Grand Strand stresses that wait times vary based on patient volume and the seriousness of injuries, but having such swift updates definitely eases the whole process.

Tidelands Health and Summer Demand

Tidelands Health operates two hospitals with emergency departments that experience a spike in patient volumes during the summer months. The Director of Strategic Communications explained that patients are prioritized based on their conditions’ severity. For reference, Tidelands’ emergency departments typically see their busiest times between noon and 9 p.m. year-round, so it’s a good idea to plan accordingly if possible!

The Coastal Urgent Care Situation

It’s worth noting that Coastal Urgent Care LLC in Pawleys Island is currently involved in a $1.9 million medical fraud settlement. They’ve agreed to pay $400,000 due to allegations of kickback schemes connected to lab referrals. This settlement also includes other involved physicians and health businesses that faced similar accusations.

Exciting New Developments: OrthoSC

On a brighter note, for those dealing with orthopedic issues, OrthoSC has launched a new seven-days-a-week urgent care orthopedic clinic at the Market Common in Myrtle Beach. This much-needed facility started operations in February and hopes to fill the gap for those needing immediate care for new orthopedic injuries. They’ve also emphasized giving back to the community through events like donations to the Special Olympics. OrthoSC specializes in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal issues and has clinics in various locations throughout the Grand Strand area.

In short, whether you’re looking to find the quickest route to urgent care or simply stay informed, Myrtle Beach has made significant efforts to improve patient care. Like any vacation hotspot, it’s always best to know your options ahead of time.

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Additional Resources

• Myrtle Beach Online: Local News
• Post and Courier: Pawleys Island Doctor Settlement
• WMBF News: Best Urgent Care in Grand Strand
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