Urgent Care

Trusted walk-in care

For life's unexpected illnesses and injuries, St. Peter's Health Urgent Care provides the medical care you need when you need it at one of two convenient walk-in medical facilities in Helena. An appointment is never necessary to quickly receive comprehensive medical treatment.

Two full service locations open every day
Local providers with decades of experience
Access to X-ray, lab testing and all hospital resources

Services and offerings

Urgent Care has access to all hospital resources and clinics are staffed by physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and other professional staff, all of whom have experience working in urgent care and emergency department settings.

Our North Clinic opens at 7 a.m. every day and our clinic at the Regional Medical Center is open until 8 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. on weekends (excluding major holidays).

It's important to note that if you have symptoms including chest pain, signs of stroke or fainting you should visit the Emergency Department. If your presenting complaint falls outside those treated under Urgent Care guidelines, you may be directed to the Emergency Department.

Conditions Treated

The Urgent Care team at St. Peter’s Health provides a wide range of services for the treatment of conditions including:

Abrasions
Back pain, minor
Burns, minor
Bruises
Cough
Dental pain
Suture removal
Ear ache
Eye Injuries, minor
Lacerations, minor
Minor injuries
Muscle aches
Rash
Seasonal allergies
Sinus pressure/pain
Sore throat
Sprains/strains
Sport, school and camp physicals
Wound checks
Insect/tick bites

When do I go to Urgent Care vs. the Emergency Department?

Urgent Care: Non-life threatening condition, but need to see a provider today	Emergency Department: Care is needed now or person could die
Sprains/broken bones Coughs, colds, flu Animal/bug bites Rash Mild asthma Urinary tract infection Eye, Ear, Skin infection Back pain Minor burns or injuries Sports physical Dental pain Suture removal	Signs of a stroke Chest Pain, heart attack Sudden allergic reaction Fainting Abdominal Pain Difficulty breathing Head injury Uncontrolled bleeding Severe vomiting or passing blood Blurred or loss of vision Poisoning or possible overdose

Insurance information

Most major insurance plans are accepted. Patients are responsible for either a co–pay or the charges.

For those who are insured, St. Peter’s Health recommends contacting the insurance company before a visit to verify coverage, including co–pays, co–insurance, or deductibles. For the uninsured or those preferring to pay out–of–pocket, St. Peter’s Health accepts cash, checks, and credit cards.