What does UCC mean in HEALTHCARE

Commonly encountered services at UCCs include treatment for minor injuries, lacerations, sprains, fractures, colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses. Depending on the size of the centre they may also offer immunizations, physicals and additional tests such as x-rays.

Generally speaking anyone who is experiencing a non-serious illness or injury can seek care at an UCC without the need for a referral or prior appointment. Many health insurance plans cover visits to UCCs as well.

Both wait times and length of visit may vary depending on the time of day and how busy the centre is; however, generally visits to an UCC will be much quicker than those made at a hospital emergency department. The average wait time for an Urgent Care Centre visit usually ranges from 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the severity of your condition and how busy the centre is when you arrive.

In most cases no —Urgent Care Centres tend to charge fees comparable to your regular doctor's fees but with greater convenience as no appointment is needed. There may be additional fees associated with specific treatments or tests which should be discussed prior to initiation of care.