Convenient Care Centers
Bassett Healthcare Network’s Convenient Care centers provide easy access to quality health care for the urgent times when your primary care practitioner is unavailable, and a visit to the emergency room isn’t necessary. Our Convenient Care clinics offer same-day and next-day appointments for illnesses or injuries that aren’t life-threatening but should be treated quickly like colds, sprains, rashes, minor cuts, or the flu.
Bassett convenient care is offered in Oneonta and Herkimer.
When to Visit Your Local Convenient Care Clinic:
- Colds
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Fever
- Rash or hives
- Sprains and strains
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Urinary problems
- Minor burns
- Stings and bites
When to Call 911 or Visit Your Local Emergency Room:
- Abdominal pain
- Chest pain
- Amputation of limbs or deep wounds with severe bleeding
- Sudden confusion, weakness, dizziness, numbness, severe headache or difficulty speaking or breathing
- Head injuries with loss of consciousness or seizures
- Inability to walk
- Major burns involving the face or large areas of the body
- Vomiting blood
- Post-operative complications
- Smoke or chemical inhalation
- Poisoning, overdoses and suicidal behavior
- Injuries that occurred at work
- Physical or sexual assault
- Pregnancy complications including labor, bleeding, fluid leakage, decreased fetal movement
When to Schedule an Appointment with Your Primary Care Practitioner:
- Physical exams for school or employment
- Medication refills for chronic conditions
Schedule an Appointment for Convenient Care
Find the nearest Bassett Convenient Care center to you, then call to schedule an appointment. By calling ahead, you guarantee your spot in line and can wait in the comfort of your own home. Walk-ins are always welcome, but are subject to availability.
Bassett Healthcare Network offers convenient care services in Herkimer and Oneonta, NY.
