Where to Go for Care

Where to go for same-day care.

MaineHealth is here for you when you need same-day care. Learn more about what types of care are available. If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911.

Primary Care, lowest cost

OPEN WEEKDAYS:
Some after-hours and weekend appointments

The go-to place for managing your health care. Your primary care provider knows your medical history best and a provider is always on call.

GOOD FOR:
  • Annual physicals
  • Routine screenings
  • Vaccines
  • Sprains and strains
  • Chronic conditions
  • Medicine refills
  • Colds and flu
  • Anxiety and depression

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Virtual Care, moderate cost

OPEN WEEKDAYS:
Morning to early evening, some weekend hours

A remote medical visit for treatment of minor illnesses and injuries.

GOOD FOR:
  • Body aches, minor sprain and strains
  • Colds and flu with no shortness of breath
  • Minor eye irritation
  • Insect bites and stings
  • Minor rash
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms

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Walk-in Care, moderate cost

OPEN EVERY DAY:
Morning to early evening

Treatment for minor illnesses and injuries when you can’t wait for an appointment.


GOOD FOR:
  • Colds and flu
  • Cuts requiring stitches
  • Sprains and strains
  • Minor allergies
  • Ear pain or eye irritation
  • Headaches
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms
Walk-in Care Locations

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Urgent Care, high cost

OPEN EVERY DAY:
Morning to early evening

Immediate care for conditions that are not life-threatening. Shorter average wait times than the emergency room.

GOOD FOR:
  • Asthma
  • Cuts requiring stitches
  • Broken bones
  • Concussion
  • Vomiting and diarrhea
Urgent Care and Urgent Care Plus Locations

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Emergency Care, highest cost

OPEN ALWAYS:
Immediate care for life-threatening conditions, including heart attack and stroke.

Immediate care for life-threatening conditions, including heart attack and stroke.

GOOD FOR:
  • Fever in a child less than 3 months old
  • Chest pain and/or shortness of breath
  • Sudden numbness, weakness or speech difficulty
  • Severe allergic reaction
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Uncontrolled bleeding
  • Mental health crisis
  • Drug ingestion or overdose
  • Desire to harm self or others
Emergency Care

For life-threatening emergencies call 911 or go to your local hospital emergency department.

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This is a general guide. Cost, hours and available treatment will vary.