Contact & Location Information
Regular Hours
Currently: Open Now
Sun - Sat: 9 AM – 8:30 PM
Address
1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Virtual Urgent Care
Too sick to come in? We offer virtual urgent care appointments. Receive care from a U of U Health expert from the comfort of your home. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Sickness doesn’t always happen between 8-5. Urgent care at Sugar House Health Center is open all day, plus weekends and evenings. Our Sugar House location is near food, shopping, and I-15 freeway access. Visit us when you need care right away for an illness or injury that isn’t life-threatening:
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Minor injuries like small cuts, sprains, or mild fractures
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Common illnesses like colds, flu, ear infections, or sore throats
You don’t need an appointment to visit us. Just walk in.
Why Choose U of U Health for Urgent Care?
All eight of our urgent care clinics are staffed by highly skilled nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians. Our team is supported by compassionate nurses and medical assistants dedicated to patient-centered care.
We offer convenient, comprehensive services and provide common in-office procedures. We treat a wide range of conditions—from common illnesses and rashes to simple fractures with splinting. We also prioritize responsible, evidence-based antibiotic use. You’ll benefit from our streamlined care coordination. We connect you with further care, including orthopedics, sports medicine, urgent dental referrals, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and primary care providers.
Above all, we are committed to delivering exceptional care with efficiency, compassion, and clinical excellence.
How Much is Urgent Care Without Insurance?
Cost shouldn’t be a barrier to health care. We offer payment plans and financial assistance. We also offer estimates for out-of-pocket expenses. When you select an estimate aa self-pay patient, you’ll get an estimate of how much the services will cost.
Insurance Coverage
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Urgent care—Most insurance plans bill urgent care visits like a regular primary care visit.
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Virtual urgent care—Many plans cover Telehealth services. Contact your insurance carrier to verify coverage.
Urgent Care Services
We Care For a Variety of Minor Injuries and Illnesses
- Cold, flu, fever, or sore throat
- Earaches or sinus pain
- Nausea
- Cough, allergies, or mild asthma symptoms
- Animal and insect bites
- Rashes, skin irritation, or mild allergic reactions
- Sprains, strains, or minor bone fractures
- Mild sports injuries
- Minor cuts that may need stitches
- Urinary tract/bladder infections
- Pink eye
We also perform several common in-office procedures like suturing, abscess drainage, ingrown toenail treatment, fracture management, and ear lavage.
On-site Testing
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Influenza A & B
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RSV
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Strep
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Urinalysis
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Pregnancy
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Glucose
We also provide rapid access to DVT ultrasound (same or next day), X-ray services, and EKGs.
Know Where to Go for Care
When you need medical care, choosing the right place can help you get treatment faster and avoid unnecessary costs. Use this guide to understand when to visit the emergency department, urgent care, virtual urgent care, or mental health emergencies.
When You Need Emergency Care
Go to the emergency department or call 911 if you have life-threatening symptoms or a serious injury.
Examples of when to go to the ER:
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Signs of stroke
- Severe bleeding
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
- Severe allergic reactions
- Major injuries or burns
When You Need Same-Day Care
Visit in-person urgent care for illnesses and injuries that need prompt treatment but are not life-threatening.
Common reasons to visit urgent care:
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Cough or flu symptoms
- Ear pain
- Minor cuts
- Sprains and strains
- Minor fractures
- Rashes
- Urinary tract infections
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
When You Can Be Treated from Home
See a provider from home for common illnesses and minor health concerns with virtual urgent care.
You can treat a lot of concerns with virtual urgent care:
- Cold, cough, or sinus symptoms
- Mild sore throat
- Mild rash
- Pink eye
- Headaches
- Medication questions
- Follow-up care
Mental Health Emergencies
Huntsman Mental Health Institute provides immediate, supportive mental health care without an appointment for both youth (ages 5–17) and adults (18+). You can also call, text, or chat 988 anytime for free, confidential crisis support.
Complimentary Services
To make your appointment more convenient, we offer several complimentary services:
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site pharmacy
- Free valet parking services
- Free child care during your appointment
- A comfortable lobby with electrical outlets in the furniture so you can charge your device.
Free Child Care
Child care issues should never prevent you from getting to the doctor and getting the health care you need. We offer free child care for patients during their appointment.