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Our goal is to be there for our members, wherever they are. From online visits to a network of the Northwest’s top providers, hospitals and urgent care clinics, Embright makes it easier to get the care you need—whenever, however, and wherever you need it.
Virtual care is one of the most convenient and affordable types of care available. *
Virtual Care
Real-time virtual visits are available with doctors who can diagnose and prescribe treatment for a variety of minor illnesses and small aches and pains. No appointment is necessary, and you can connect in whatever way works for you—via phone or video conference.
When should I use virtual care?
Virtual care is ideal for minor illnesses and pains, including:
- Allergies
- Colds and flu
- Ear infections
- Headaches
- Minor coughs
- Sprains or strains
- Mild urinary tract infections
Virtual care visits are NOT suitable for medical emergencies or when you might need to have a physical exam, lab test, or procedure.
Seeing a provider in person costs more than a virtual care appointment, but in most cases, it’s about half the cost of visiting an urgent care center. *
Office Visit
At an office visit, you’ll meet in-person with a doctor who can assess and treat routine health matters, non-emergency medical conditions and/or provide follow-up care.
When should I schedule an office visit?
Office visits are ideal for most routine and non-emergency health matters that require an in-person examination, including:
- Annual physical
- Preventive wellness visit
- Immunizations
- High fever
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
- Headache that doesn’t go away
- Sprains/strains
- Back pain
Office visits are NOT suitable for medical emergencies, such as severe chest pain, shortness of breath, or vomiting.
In most cases, visiting an urgent care center costs slightly more than an office visit, but much less than a trip to the emergency room. *
Urgent Care Center
Urgent care centers are same-day clinics that can handle a variety of non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Urgent care centers have physicians on staff who can diagnose and provide care for a range of conditions; many can perform x-rays.
When should I use Urgent Care?
Urgent care is meant for minor injuries and illnesses that can’t wait for a doctor’s visit, including:
- Fever and cough
- Vomiting and nausea
- Diarrhea
- Burns
- Dehydration
- Minor cuts
- Fractures
- Mild asthma attack
Do NOT go to an urgent care center if you are having a medical emergency and require life-saving intervention. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room instead.
Emergency rooms are one of the most expensive places to get care. *
Emergency Room
An emergency room is a hospital area equipped and staffed for the prompt treatment of acute illness, trauma, or other medical emergencies.
When should I go to the Emergency Room?
Emergency rooms are for life-threatening illnesses or injuries, including:
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pain
- Serious burns, cuts or bleeding
- Head injury
- Loss of consciousness
- Overdose of drugs or alcohol
- Sudden numbness/weakness
- Seizure
- Severe abdominal pain
Most mild to moderate health concerns are better handled by an office visit or urgent care center.