Urgent Care Services in Louisiana and Mississippi
Ochsner Urgent Care provides immediate, walk-in medical care for non-emergency illnesses and injuries at locations across Louisiana and Mississippi. Ochsner Urgent Care are open after hours, on weekends and during holidays.
Whether you need same-day care for a sinus infection, a sprain or a UTI, Ochsner Urgent Care connects you with board-certified providers quickly and links your visit directly to Ochsner's full healthcare network for seamless follow-up care.
Plan your visit with Find Urgent Care Now
Plan your visit with Find Urgent Care Now through the MyOchsner portal or mobile app.
Find Urgent Care Now let's patients choose an arrival time and notify their selected urgent care location before coming in. This helps the care team know when to expect you and places you ahead of walk-in patients who have not used the tool. It is not an appointment, and being seen at that time is not guaranteed. Ochsner urgent care locations still prioritize patients based on medical need, so those with more urgent conditions may be seen first. Your official wait time begins when you check in at the clinic.
To use ePre-Check:
- Complete ePre-Check prior to arrival: Begin MyOchsner Patient Registration Self-Service by completing ePre-Check via the MyOchsner portal or MyOchsner mobile app to verify your information ahead of your visit. ePre-Check must be fully completed.
- Upon arrival: Proceed to the lobby and let the team know you have arrived.
Why choose Ochsner Urgent Care?
Ochsner Urgent Care stands apart because it combines the accessibility of a walk-in clinic with Louisiana's No. 1 ranked hospital system, according to the U.S. News and World Report. That means every visit, however routine, is backed by board-certified providers, integrated electronic medical records and a network of specialists ready to provide follow-up care when needed.
Here is what sets Ochsner Urgent Care apart:
- No appointment needed. Walk in at any location, any day of the week.
- Extended hours. Most clinics are open Monday through Friday until 8 p.m. and on weekends.
- Care for most ages. Urgent care locations across Greater New Orleans, Northshore, the Bayou region, Baton Rouge, North Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi treat patients six months and older. In the Lafayette area, clinics see patients one year and older.
- Connected care. Your visit records are accessible through MyOchsner, making specialist referrals and follow-up appointments seamless.
Through a partnership between Ochsner Health, Slidell Memorial and Pelican Urgent Care, your electronic medical record is accessible to Ochsner and Slidell Memorial Hospital clinicians and to you online, whenever you visit a Pelican Urgent Care. These clinics provide care for patients 2 years and older.
Urgent Care vs. ER vs. Primary Care vs. Virtual Care: Which Is Right for You?
Choosing the right care setting saves time and ensures you get the most appropriate treatment. Here is a quick guide:
Your Situation | Best Care Option |
|---|---|
Non-emergency illness or injury needing same-day attention | Urgent Care |
Life-threatening emergency (chest pain, stroke, severe bleeding) | Emergency Room / Call 911 |
Routine checkups, chronic condition management or preventive screenings | Primary Care |
Minor symptoms you can address from home (cold, UTI, allergies, rash) | Virtual Visit |
Ochsner Urgent Care is best suited for patients who need prompt care for a condition that is not life-threatening. The emergency room is the right choice when symptoms could be life-threatening or require advanced imaging, surgery or intensive monitoring. Primary care is the right fit for ongoing health management and annual wellness visits. Virtual urgent care works best for minor symptoms when visiting a clinic is not convenient.
