Medical care is provided at the Bear Valley Emergency Department 24/7 by staff and equipment prepared to handle complex needs. Medical care is also provided at the Bear
Valley Urgent Care by patients whose medical events are not critical or life-threatening, but their regular doctor is not available or you can’t wait for an appointment.
Here’s a quick reference to help you determine when to visit an urgent care and when to visit the emergency department.
When in doubt, always call 911.
More complex or critical needs including sudden, life-threatening conditions requiring more treatment with more advanced medical equipment and medical staff. This includes:
When in doubt, always call 911.