PINEHURST, N.C. -- When you need medical care that can’t wait, FirstHealth Convenient Care is ready to serve.
Convenient Care is designed to fill the void between a trip to the emergency room and a normal appointment with a primary care provider, giving patients a one-stop option for unscheduled care.
FirstHealth operates nine Convenient Care clinics across the Sandhills. They are open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and are only closed on select holidays.
We have answers to common questions about Convenient Care.
What is convenient care?
Convenient Care provides treatment for all your urgent but non-life-threatening illnesses and family medical care needs. Have a sprained ankle? We can help. Need to be tested for COVID-19, flu or strep throat? We can do that, too. We also treat other general illnesses like asthma, ear infections, insect bites, rashes, urinary tract infections and more.
Do I need to make an appointment?
Never. Convenient Care clinics are designed as walk-in facilities. Appointments are not necessary to be seen and treated.
How does COVID-19 testing work?
If you suspect you have COVID-19, visit a Convenient Care clinic and call the front desk to let them know you need a test. If you don’t need to be seen by a provider, a clinic staff nurse will perform the test and you can expect results in about 24 hours. We also provide COVID-19 testing for travel purposes.
What other services can Convenient Care provide?
We do much more than simply assess symptoms and prescribe medications. We do X-rays and other imaging services, sports physicals and flu shots.
Is insurance accepted?
Yes. Convenient Care clinics accept most commercial insurance carriers, and in many cases, a Convenient Care co-pay will be the same as a primary care co-pay.
