“It doesn’t matter if you wheel, hobble, or limp in, we’ll take care of you,” affirms ORA Physician Assistant, Jennifer Wilson, Urgent OrthoCARE, Moline. “As our community experiences another resurgence of COVID cases this season, we remain completely accessible for those who need urgent orthopedic care.
“While many ER’s are experiencing longer than normal delays, we encourage Quad Citians with orthopedic injuries to not delay their own care. ORA continues to see patients at its Urgent OrthoCARE clinics as we are open after hours and on weekends.
“If you need to get it checked out, you should,” she advises. Whether it’s an arthritis flare-up, back pain, or a work- or sports-related injury, ORA’s Urgent OrthoCARE clinics have become a preferred option for many, especially during the pandemic, because the clinics are designed to treat patients on-site, using ORA’s imaging, casting and injection resources for expedited diagnosis and care.
“Our patients are relieved there is a place to go to reduce their risk of potential exposure instead of going to a primary care clinic or ER,” says Jennifer, whose primary job is dedicated to walk-in patients. As with all healthcare facilities, Urgent OrthoCARE clinics take precautionary measures including masking and proper disinfection protocols while ensuring waiting times are low.
“We have an ideal set-up. Since we are located within our clinic practices, we can use digital imaging and confer with orthopedic physicians on-site. If you need to see an orthopedic surgeon there is quicker follow-up either the same day or the following morning. If you are a past patient, we also have access to your medical history which streamlines the process. We’re a good option no matter what your treatment plan might be.”
The Moline location is one of six centrally located ORA OrthoCARE clinics including an additional Illinois location in Silvis and Davenport, Bettendorf, Clinton, and Muscatine locations in Iowa.
“We can be a viable alternative to the ER and convenient care. Our patients tell us they feel safer here. You don’t even need to call ahead. People like the convenience of being able to walk in and treated right away, as some have been dealing with pain for some time since the pandemic. “There’s no need for a referral, and depending on the cause of pain, we can refer you to our specialists such as pain management or set a follow-up appointment.”
Urgent OrthoCARE clinics accept most insurances and welcome patients of any age. Locations and estimated wait times are at www.qcora.com/urgent-orthocare/.
For more information, log on to qcora.com or check out OrthoCARE’s frequently asked questions.
