Where to go?

Where to go with your ailment? 

-Emergency, you can't drive or get them to the hospital yourself, or you need the quickest transport possible, call 911.  If there is any breathing difficulty, heart/chest pain, or signs of a stroke (drooping of face, slurred speech, change in mental status for example) would definitely be 911 calls. You will need to provide the address.

-If it is after these hours or is an Emergency, then head straight to an ER.  I obviously prefer Advocate BroMenn, but OSF has an ER as well. ERs are not supposed to give medical advice over the phone, and you will be seen by priority.  Bring ID, Social Security Number and your Insurance Info if possible. 

-If it is something urgent and not life threatening, visit a Prompt Care or an Urgent Care.
Advocate BroMenn has 2 in town, OSF has 3, plus one in El Paso. Hours and Locations Below.  

-If it is a routine, longstanding problem (headaches, itchy skin, cholesterol, physicals etc) then make an appointment with your primary doctor.  Don't have a primary doc?  Life will be so much easier for you, if you get one.  Just make an appointment, and ask to get a new patient physical. Check with your insurance provider for lists of doctors included with your plan.

-Just need advice? Call your primary doctor's or pediatrician's office number and ask to speak to the nurse.  After hours, listen to the voice mail to hear how to get a hold of the doctor on call. Someone should call you back very soon.  Again, this is where having your own doctor can come in handy again. Be prepared to give the Doctor or Nurse on the phone your symptoms including Temperature, Duration (number of days/hours) of Symptoms, your attempts at Treatment, and any pertinent history.  This will help everyone involved.


Urgent/Prompt/Immediate Cares in Bloomington/Normal. Walk-Ins Welcome. 
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Advocate Medical Group Immediate Care 
http://www.advocatehealth.com/bromenn/immediate-care

This is across from the Airport.

3024 E. Empire Street, Bloomington.  309.556.7556 No appointment is necessary.  

Monday through Friday, 7 am to 8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 5 pm.

They can see adult and pediatric patients right away for minor injuries and illnesses including:

• Colds and coughs
• Minor burns
• Respiratory infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Cuts needing stitches
• Earaches
• Flu
• Fractures
• Sprains and Strains
• X-Rays

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Other AMG Immediate Care location, located in the Medical Office Building at BroMenn Hospital

	1302 Franklin Avenue, Suite 1100, Normal   309.268.2727
	(Able to Treat the same as the above listed)
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OSF Prompt Care (at OSF Hosptial, Eastland Plaza II) 

http://www.osfmedicalgroup.org/bloomington/promptcare/

X-rays Cold/flu/sore throat Minor burns Conjunctivitis Earaches Minor eye injuries Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Seasonal flu vaccinations

Insect bites Minor lacerations Minor illnesses Minor cuts Minor sprains Rashes Sports physicals Asthma education

1505 Eastland Drive, Suite 1100 (309) 663-2100

Monday - Saturday 8:00AM - 7:00PM
Sunday 8:00AM - 6:00PM

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OSF Prompt Care at Nord Farms (This is off Route 9, just past Market Street Wal-Mart) 

1001 Mitsubishi Mtwy   309-828-0806 (Able to treat same as above) 

Monday- Saturday 8:00am-7:00pm  

Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm

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Center for Health at Fort Jesse (OSF) 

(Able to treat same as above) 

2200 Fort Jesse Road (309) 661-6280 

Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm

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