Where to go for same-day care.
MaineHealth is here for you when you need same-day care. Learn more about what types of care are available. If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911.
Primary Care
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OPEN WEEKDAYS:
Some after-hours and weekend appointments
The go-to place for managing your health care. Your primary care provider knows your medical history best and a provider is always on call.
GOOD FOR:
- Annual physicals
- Routine screenings
- Vaccines
- Sprains and strains
- Chronic conditions
- Medicine refills
- Colds and flu
- Anxiety and depression
Virtual Care
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OPEN WEEKDAYS:
Morning to early evening, some weekend hours
A remote medical visit for treatment of minor illnesses and injuries.
GOOD FOR:
- Body aches, minor sprain and strains
- Colds and flu with no shortness of breath
- Minor eye irritation
- Insect bites and stings
- Minor rash
- Urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms
Walk-in Care
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OPEN EVERY DAY:
Morning to early evening
Treatment for minor illnesses and injuries when you can’t wait for an appointment.
GOOD FOR:
- Colds and flu
- Cuts requiring stitches
- Sprains and strains
- Minor allergies
- Ear pain or eye irritation
- Headaches
- Urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms
Walk-in Care Locations
- LincolnHealth - Damariscotta, Maine
- MaineHealth Walk-In Care - Kennebunk, Saco, Sanford and Waterboro, Maine
- Mid Coast Hospital - Brunswick, Maine
- Pen Bay Medical Center - Rockland, Maine
- Waldo County General Hospital - Belfast, Maine
Urgent Care
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OPEN EVERY DAY:
Morning to early evening
Immediate care for conditions that are not life-threatening. Shorter average wait times than the emergency room.
GOOD FOR:
- Asthma
- Cuts requiring stitches
- Broken bones
- Concussion
- Vomiting and diarrhea
Urgent Care Locations
- MaineHealth Urgent Care Plus - Brighton Ave - Portland
- LincolnHealth - Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Emergency Care
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OPEN ALWAYS:
Immediate care for life-threatening conditions, including heart attack and stroke.
Immediate care for life-threatening conditions, including heart attack and stroke.
GOOD FOR:
- Fever in a child less than 3 months old
- Chest pain and/or shortness of breath
- Sudden numbness, weakness or speech difficulty
- Severe allergic reaction
- Severe abdominal pain
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Mental health crisis
- Drug ingestion or overdose
- Desire to harm self or others
Emergency Care
For life-threatening emergencies call 911 or go to your local hospital emergency department.
This is a general guide. Cost, hours and available treatment will vary.