Walk-in care, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
A faster way through the ER for patients with less severe problems.
Express Care is a service of the Jefferson Healthcare Emergency Department that is designed to serve patients who have medical conditions that may not be life threatening but still need immediate medical attention.
Through this service, you can receive prompt diagnosis and treatment for non-critical illnesses and injuries. Visits usually take less time and provide efficient care for unexpected, minor medical circumstances that can occur after your doctor’s office is closed or when you are unable to get an appointment.
Express Care is available seven days-a-week, 365 days-a-year, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. You should check in to the Emergency Department between the hours of 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in order to be guaranteed Express Care service. No appointment is necessary.
Our on-duty triage nurse will determine if you are a candidate for Express Care or for emergency services, when a higher level of care is needed.
Express Care services are provided by staff that are specially trained in emergency medicine and supported by coverage from our Emergency, Laboratory and Imaging departments.
Some examples of conditions that are appropriate for Express Care are:
- Colds/Flu/Sore throats/Earaches
- Sprains/ Strains
- Minor Injuries/Burns/Animal bites
- Rashes
- Simple cuts, lacerations and abrasions
- Most types of nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea
- Respiratory infections
Express Care does not take the place of your family physician. If follow-up care is required, you will be referred to your family physician or a list of providers will be made available to you if you do not already have one.
Jefferson Healthcare
834 Sheridan
Port Townsend, Washington 98368
360-385-2200, ext. 4223