Acute Care
Whether you’re dealing with a sudden illness, infection, respiratory concern, minor injury, or another non-emergency medical issue, we’re here to help make getting care more straightforward and convenient.
Sterling Medical Center provides convenient acute care for patients in Sterling Heights, Dearborn, and the surrounding communities.
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Prompt Medical Care for Sudden Health Concerns
When a health concern comes on suddenly, getting timely medical attention can make all the difference. Sterling Medical Center provides acute care for patients of different ages who need evaluation and treatment for sudden illnesses, symptoms, and other non-emergency medical concerns.
Our healthcare team focuses on understanding what’s happening, addressing your immediate needs, and helping you determine the appropriate next step. With convenient in-person care and telemedicine options for appropriate visits, getting medical attention can be more straightforward.
Medical concerns don’t always fit into one category. Depending on your symptoms, health needs, and circumstances, a different type of visit may be appropriate.
Acute Care vs. Emergency Care
Acute care can be helpful when you have a sudden medical concern but aren’t experiencing a life-threatening emergency.
Examples may include a persistent cough, fever, minor injury, infection symptoms, or another condition that needs timely evaluation.
Emergency care is different. Severe symptoms such as significant difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, major trauma, loss of consciousness, or other potentially life-threatening situations require immediate emergency attention.
When in doubt about a serious or potentially life-threatening situation, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Healthcare That Works With Your Schedule
Sudden health concerns can disrupt your plans, work, and everyday responsibilities. We understand that getting medical care needs to be practical as well as appropriate.
Sterling Medical Center offers convenient ways to access care through our local locations and telemedicine options for healthcare needs that can be appropriately addressed virtually.
Whether you prefer an in-person visit or may be a candidate for telemedicine, our goal is to make the process easier while keeping your care centered on your individual needs.
What to Expect During Acute Care
When you’re already dealing with a health concern, the last thing you need is a confusing process. Our team works to keep your acute care visit focused and straightforward.
You’ll have an opportunity to explain what’s happening, discuss your symptoms, and provide relevant information about your health. Your provider will then evaluate your concern and determine whether treatment, additional evaluation, follow-up, or another type of care may be appropriate.
Share Your Concern
Tell us what you're experiencing and when your symptoms began.
Discuss Your Health
Your provider may ask about medications, allergies, and existing conditions.
Receive an Evaluation
Your provider will assess your symptoms and determine the appropriate care.
Understand Your Next Step
You'll receive recommendations for treatment, follow-up, or additional care.
Care for Health Concerns That Need Timely Attention
Acute care focuses on medical concerns that develop suddenly or require attention within a relatively short period of time. This can include new symptoms, sudden illnesses, minor injuries, and other conditions that may need evaluation rather than waiting for a routine follow-up.
At Sterling Medical Center, our providers take the time to understand your symptoms and medical concerns before determining an appropriate course of care. Depending on your situation, that may involve treatment, follow-up care, additional evaluation, or referral to another healthcare provider.
Common Conditions We Treat
Our acute care services may help with a variety of common medical concerns, depending on your symptoms and individual circumstances.
Cold & Flu
Relief for common symptoms.
Cough & Bronchitis
Care for breathing concerns.
Minor Injuries
Treatment for everyday injuries.
Infections
Diagnosis and treatment.
Urinary Tract Infections
Prompt care for UTI symptoms.
Skin Conditions
Help for common skin concerns.
Respiratory Problems
Care for breathing difficulties.
Physical Exams
Routine health examinations.
Women's Health
Care for women's health needs.
Men's Health
Care for men's health needs.
Pediatric Care
Care for children and teens.
Chronic Conditions
Ongoing care and management.
We're Here When You Need Us.
Walk-ins are welcome, or book your appointment online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about acute care, appointments, insurance, or what type of visit you need? Here are some of the questions patients ask most often.
Acute care focuses on sudden illnesses, new symptoms, minor injuries, and other medical concerns that may require timely attention.
The terms can overlap, especially when referring to non-emergency concerns that need prompt attention. The most appropriate service depends on your symptoms and individual healthcare needs.
Acute care may include evaluation of common illnesses, infections, respiratory symptoms, minor injuries, fever, urinary symptoms, and other non-emergency concerns.
Urgent or acute care may be appropriate for a sudden concern that needs timely attention, while primary care is generally better suited to routine visits, preventive healthcare, physicals, and ongoing care.
Our practice provides care for patients of different ages, but the services available can vary based on age and medical need. Contact our office to discuss your situation.
Appointment and walk-in availability can vary by service and location. Contact our office to ask about current options.