Express Care

Express Care is a service of Eaton Rapids Medical Center that offers medical attention for minor injuries and illnesses when your family doctor is unavailable, much like an urgent care facility. Express Care is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you do not need an appointment. Express Care is conveniently located within the Eaton Rapids Medical Center Emergency Department. Please register at the Main Lobby. Because it is located within the Emergency Department, our highly trained staff and state-of-the-art equipment are available to treat you if you require additional medical attention. Please note that all of our patients are seen based on the severity of their injury or illness, not always in the order of arrival. We appreciate your understanding and patience and we will make every effort to treat you as quickly as possible. Minor injuries and illnesses such as colds, sore throats, ear infections, and simple sinus infections not needing Laboratory tests are among the various treatments you can seek from Express Care.

During your visit to Express Care, the staff may check your blood pressure, temperature, review your current medical condition, and provide treatment which may include issuing a prescription, giving a tetanus shot, steri-strips, etc. Please be aware that if Laboratory, Radiology (X-ray), or Respiratory tests are needed, your visit may be classified as an Emergency Room visit. The rate for Express Care is posted in the Registration Department. There will be additional charges to cover costs of medications, X-rays, laboratory tests, and supplies. Eaton Rapids Medical Center will bill your insurance company for you. Since Express Care is considered an “office visit” you may need to check with your insurance carrier or employer to see if this is a covered benefit.