Urgent Care, Acute Care and Walk-In Services
When you need care for sudden illnesses or injuries, walk in for urgent care and be seen today. Urgent care gives you convenient access to care when you need to be seen right away, but your condition is not a medical emergency.
In the ER, those with critical conditions are treated first. This can create longer wait times for those with less serious conditions. Urgent, acute and walk-in care locations offer faster, more affordable treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.
Sanford Health accepts most insurance plans.
Helping You Feel Better Faster
We treat patients of all ages, from children to adults and seniors. Our team of providers can diagnose and treat your symptoms with no appointment needed or refer you to additional services. At some Sanford Health locations, you also have access to pediatric and orthopedic urgent care experts who provide specialized care.
Virtual Visit Options
Get care from anywhere by starting a virtual visit. Using My Sanford Chart, you can connect with a provider 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our virtual care options include e-visits and on-demand video visits.
When to Visit Urgent Care vs. the ER
Urgent Care FAQs
Does urgent care provide X-rays?
Most Sanford Health urgent, acute and walk-in care locations offer X-ray services.
Can I get lab tests at urgent care?
Most Sanford Health locations offer laboratory services where patients can walk in and get labs completed for orders placed by their provider.
How much does urgent care cost?
The cost of your visit can vary depending on the tests or services you receive for your illnesses or injuries. Talk to your insurance provider about your plan details. Sanford Health accepts most major insurance plans.
How long will I wait for urgent care?
Wait times vary by location and day of the week. We display wait times for most of our urgent, acute and walk-in care locations.
You can also now use Reserve My Spot to save your place in line for your next urgent care visit.
Through My Sanford Chart, you can choose your location, answer a few questions about your condition, select an estimated time of arrival and opt in for text updates about your wait time.
Can I get stitches at urgent care?
Yes. Our providers can perform minor stitches for injuries.
Where should I go for STI testing?
Most Sanford Health urgent, acute and walk-in care locations offer sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. You can also schedule a visit with your primary care provider.
If you are experiencing signs or symptoms of STIs, direct access testing gives you the freedom to order lab tests quickly and confidentially without having to visit a health care provider. Learn more about direct access testing here.
Reserve My Spot FAQs
What is Reserve My Spot?
Reserve My Spot is a new option on My Sanford Chart that allows you to register online for an urgent care visit and save your place in line before you arrive. Choose your location, answer a few questions about your condition, select an estimated time of arrival and opt in for text updates about your wait time.
If you don't have an account, you can still reserve your spot by filling out the form when prompted.
Can I receive notifications about my wait time?
Yes, when you use Reserve My Spot, you can opt in to receive text updates about your estimated wait time. If you didn’t opt-in or sign up online and you would like to receive updates, please let the front desk staff know.
Why is another patient being seen before me?
Patients may be seen based on the severity of their condition or if they reserved their spot online. We prioritize care based on severity to ensure each patient gets the right treatment as quickly and safely as possible.
Is the Reserve My Spot option only available at select locations?
Yes, this option is currently offered at select urgent, walk-in and acute care locations. Patients who reserve their spot online can often arrive closer to their estimated visit time, reducing time waiting at the clinic.
Reserve My Spot is available at the following clinics in South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota.
South Dakota
Sanford 10th & Phillips Acute Care Clinic
Sanford 26th & Sycamore Acute Care and Orthopedic Fast Track Clinic
Sanford 32nd & Ellis Acute Care and Orthopedic Fast Track Clinic
Sanford 69th & Minnesota Acute Care and Orthopedic Fast Track Clinic
Sanford Aberdeen Acute Care Clinic
Sanford Brandon Acute Care & Orthopedic Fast Track Clinic
Sanford Health Brookings Acute Care Clinic
Sanford Health Watertown Acute Care Clinic
Sanford Sports Complex Acute Care and Orthopedic Fast Track Clinic
North Dakota
Sanford Broadway Urgent Care
Sanford Children's Urgent Care Clinic
Sanford Health Dickinson Walk-In Clinic
Sanford Minot Walk-In Clinic
Sanford North Walk-In Clinic
Sanford South University Urgent Care
Sanford Southridge Walk-In Clinic
Minnesota
Sanford Bemidji Walk-In Clinic
Sanford Worthington Clinic