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Mount Nittany Health ExpressCARE

About

About

Mount Nittany Health ExpressCARE offers same-day patient visits with no appointment needed. The 2,400 sq. ft. location is open seven days a week and available to everyone in the community, not just Mount Nittany Health patients. ExpressCARE is perfect for patients without a primary care provider or for appointments outside of your provider’s regular office hours.

ExpressCARE or Emergency Department?

If you’re unsure if you should go to ExpressCARE or the Emergency Department, the chart below can be used as a guideline:

Mount Nittany Health
ExpressCARE
Mount Nittany Medical Center
Emergency Department
Mount Nittany Health ExpressCARE, open 7 days a week, will not require appointments and can treat minor health issues including:

  • Coughs, colds, and flu
  • Sore throats
  • Ear problems
  • Urinary discomfort
  • Minor skin conditions
  • Minor injuries
  • Driver’s license and sports physicals
The Mount Nittany Medical Center Emergency Department, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, can help with serious and life-threatening problems such as:

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Chest pain
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Heavy bleeding
  • Broken bones
  • Choking
  • Severe burns
  • Poison or drug overdose
  • Sudden blindness/vision change
     

Mount Nittany Health Primary Care

In addition to Mount Nittany Health ExpressCARE, our Primary Care Providers offer you and your family comprehensive and compassionate care that is personalized to your health needs. Mount Nittany Health Primary Care Providers live and work in the community. They understand the unique environment where you live. They can manage and coordinate care with specialists across the health system.

Learn more about Mount Nittany Health Primary Care services