Great question! If you’re not sure, dial 9-1-1 now or go straight to the ER.

If you have a moment to think about it, here are some things to consider:
For serious injuries or severe illnesses, take your child directly to the emergency department. 

Can’t control bleeding?
Is the child unconscious?
Fever is greater than 104 or greater than 100 and the child is younger than 2 months?
Difficulty breathing?
Swallowed a battery?
Ingested poison?
Medication overdose?
Severe (deep) burns or burns covering a large area?
Can’t hold fluids down?
Blue lips?

Call 9-1-1 or go straight to the ER now.

If the situation is not life-threatening, bring your child to Urgent Kidz Care and we’ll get your kid fixed up.

UKC treats children with non-life threatening medical conditions every day. Urgent Kidz Care is even open weekends in Savannah. UKC has extended hours and there’s no need for an appointment. We get you and your kids in, out and well on your way – fast.

UKC actively works with local Savannah schools and sports teams. For pediatric sports care that will keep your kids healthy for the long haul, come to Urgent Kidz Care. When you’re gearing up for the academic year, bring your kid here for vaccines and check-ups. When it’s time to prep for the sports season, bring your student athlete to UKC for the best pediatric sports medicine in Savannah, Georgia.

The licensed, board certified pediatricians of UKC are experienced medical doctors and nurses. Each of our team members has worked with children and families for many years. Urgent Kidz Care pediatricians have outstanding medical experience. Their colleagues regard them as the best in the business. Our pediatric sports medicine is second to none. Many of the physicians at UKC also work at local hospitals, both in pediatric units and in emergency care.

Learn more about the individual qualifications of each of our pediatric professionals on our Staff Page. Learn about the universities our pediatricians attended and other interesting facts. We put these pages together for you so you can bring your child to UKC with confidence that they are getting the best care available.

YES. We do offer routine athletic sports physicals. We handle both individual student athletes and entire teams.

Our pediatricians work with all our local Savannah schools and all our local Savannah sports teams. We’re familiar with the requirements of all the schools and the teams in the area. Our care teams meet or exceed requirements. Our staff knows how to fill out all the forms and documents, and we’re here to help. We want your kids to pass with flying colors and be ready for anything coming their way.

When you come in, check to see if you’re the first of your team. When we get enough students and student athletes from each school or team, we like to do something special!

If you are experiencing a life-threatening injury or illness, please call 911 immediately or go straight to the emergency room.

For other non-emergency urgent pediatric medical care, including stitches and broken bones, bring your kid to Urgent Kidz Care. Our central location makes us a great alternative pediatric urgent medical care for many parents and children. Even if you’re accustomed to the local hospital emergency rooms, UKC is the better choice for kids and families with many medical conditions.

In general, UKC has shorter wait times, lower costs, and more personalized care. We accept most insurance. If you haven’t yet, come to Urgent Kidz Care for the best urgent pediatric medicine.

Without knowing the exact problem, we can’t give you an exact answer. We find that different pediatric medical problems need different care. The amount of pediatric care required depends on the medical issue’s complexity, the tools or medication required, and the time needed to resolve the situation fully. We want to send you home with your kid as safe and healthy as possible. We don’t want the medical condition to arise again, if possible.

Urgent Kidz Care pediatricians know how to work with kids to keep them safe and healthy. We know how to talk to them to calm them down and keep them from overreacting. This helps reduce your costs and time in our office.

If you have insurance, all payments including your co-pay, deductible, or coinsurance are due at the time of service. Urgent Kidz Care accepts most private insurances, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Georgia Medicaid, WellCare, PeachState and Amerigroup. For additional insurance questions, please call or email us. 

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