What if I have a non-emergency?

The primary mission of Lexington Memorial is getting our patients the appropriate level of medical care in the fastest, most efficient manner possible.  True medical emergencies should be treated in the Emergency Department.  But often, patients come to the Emergency Department for care that could be treated by an urgent care practitioner or primary care physician faster, more efficiently, and at a lower cost.

What is a Medical Emergency?
What to Do When You Have a Medical Emergency

Some examples of
non-emergencies are:

• Cold or flu symptoms
• Sore throat
• Earache
• A fever that is relieved with over-the-counter medication
• Toothache
• Minor cuts, scrapes and abrasions
• Muscle sprains
• Sunburn

Since the primary focus of any Emergency Department is to treat the critically ill and injured first, patients seeking treatment of minor illnesses and injures will wait longer to see a physician. Also, your health insurance plan may not cover non-emergencies. The Emergency Department at Lexington Memorial does offer a Fast Track for non-emergencies between the hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., but there are other options that may be more appropriate and convenient. When a minor illness or injury strikes, you should first seek treatment by your primary care doctor at his or her office. If that isn't possible, MedChoice Urgent Care Center is available and also offers evening and weekend hours.

MedChoice Urgent Care Center
58 C US Highway 64 West
Lexington, NC
Lexington Shopping Center
(336) 224-1433
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Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please note that no patients are accepted thirty minutes prior to closing time