Sick Visits / Same-Day Acute Care
When your child is sick, they need to be seen the same day — not next week. We hold same-day appointments every weekday, plus a physician on call 24 hours a day.
Fast, unhurried care when illness can't wait
Fevers, ear infections, coughs, rashes and stomach bugs don't wait for a convenient time — so neither do we. We reserve same-day slots every weekday morning for acute illness, and a walk-in sick window from 8–9 AM at both offices.
Sick visits happen in a separate waiting area from well-child checkups, so contagious illnesses stay contained and healthy visits stay healthy. Outside office hours, a PHCA physician is always reachable for urgent guidance.
What a sick visit covers
Careful diagnosis
A focused exam to identify the cause before recommending treatment.
In-office testing
Rapid strep, flu, and other point-of-care tests when needed, with fast results.
Same-visit prescriptions
Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy right from the visit when medication is needed.
24/7 on-call physician
Urgent questions after hours reach a PHCA physician, not a call center.
How a same-day visit works
Call in the morning
Call before 9 AM (or use the 8–9 AM walk-in window) to be seen the same day.
Separate sick check-in
You're roomed in our sick-visit area, apart from well-child appointments.
Exam & testing
A provider examines your child and runs any needed rapid tests on-site.
Treatment plan
Clear guidance on care at home, medication if needed, and when to follow up.
Families share their experience
Called at 8 AM with a fever and we were seen by 9:30. That kind of access is rare and so reassuring.
The on-call physician talked us through a 2 AM fever and saved us an ER trip. Incredible peace of mind.
Sick visits never feel rushed — they take the time to really check things out before deciding on treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be an existing patient for a same-day sick visit?
What if my child gets sick after hours?
Will my child wait near other sick kids or well kids?
When should I go to the ER instead of a sick visit?
Is your child sick today?
Call before 9 AM for a same-day appointment, or reach our on-call physician anytime for urgent guidance.