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In my family I swear someone is always catching some kind of sickness or another. Right now, I have one getting over the flu, one who was asking for cold medicine before school, and one who is desperately trying to sleep but is singing a sniffle song so badly, she can’t. Fingers crossed the littlest one, The Alien Stickman and I do not catch this one. But here is the thing, it seems like my family get sick, I mean really sick, take them to the doctors kind of sick at the worst possible moments, even though I am pretty sure there is never a good moment for that. But what I mean is, those moments that just make going to a doctor, on top of dealing with illness, just a major hassle. If only there was a better way. There is. If we have to stop what we are doing, at those awful times, I know I can rely on the Walgreens Healthcare Clinic Philadelphia. That way we can be in, out and back to our life as quickly as possible.
The (Most Recent) Top 3 Times I have Needed the Walgreens Healthcare Clinic
1. It was New Years Eve. My son had been suffering from a sore throat for a few days. It had been going around the house, so we just kind of thought that it was just a sore throat. The sore throat was getting worse and worse and poor Joey woke up on New Year’s eve in agony. He had spiked a fever, up to 102.6 and I knew he needed a doctor. But of course, being New Year’s eve, the doctor was running on a low staff, and it was late in the afternoon before they could even see him. We still had to wait at the office for almost 2 hours before he was seen. The poor kid had to sit there for all that time, feeling horrible. When he was finally seen, the doctor said his throat was almost swollen shut. Thankfully for me, he is the happiest kid, even when sick.
2. Like I said, with 4 kids, there is always a cold in my house. My littlest, 4, was so sick with a cold. It was her 4th cold in about 3 months. She was in the middle of a full-blown bout of croup. She had all of the classic symptoms, the seal cough, the barky voice, and this time, she also sounded like she was wheezing. I do not tend to freak out often about illness, but since I have such severe asthma, and 2 of my kids have it, plus we were already watching Willow because she was starting to show signs of having asthma too, she started to sound like she was struggling to breath, on a Sunday afternoon, when he doctor’s office was closed, I did the only thing that it occurred to me to do. I packed her up and we headed to the ER to check her lungs. If I had known that the Walgreens Healthcare Clinic offered nebulizer treatments, for less than her doctor’s co-pay, I could have saved an entire day and the cost of the ER co-pay, while getting her treatment so much quicker.
3. Last summer, I was fighting one of the worst sinus infections I have ever had. I had been in agony for a few weeks. Since I did not have health insurance at the time, I was trying very hard to not go to the doctor. At $150 a visit, it just was not something I wanted to do. Then I would also have to buy the prescription. I put it off until I couldn’t take it anymore. When I finally called for an appointment, it took until the next day, late in the evening. I should have gone to the Walgreens Health Care Clinic. I could have saved money on the appointment, time waiting for an appointment, and money on the exam. I could also have saved time and money on the prescription. I would have been able to get my prescription on-site. That would have been a life saver when you feel as awful as I did.
Since Walgreens Healthcare Clinic offers many of the services that a doctor’s office does, there are many times that it is cheaper and almost always much faster to use Walgreens than to use a regular doctor’s office. You can use the Walgreens website to find a clinic near you, the hours available and the services provided.
So how many times would it have been easier for you to use the Walgreens Healthcare Clinic than yo wait around for a doctor or an ER service?
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama
The doc in the box is my go-to for sore throats, flu fixes and sinus infections. My regular doc retired, and I don’t have a new one yet!
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
We have a health clinic at another local pharmacy, but our Walgreens doesn’t have one yet. I hope one is coming our way!
brett
i’m always in need of a healthcare clinic lately. never mind the kids! LOL
Kim Delatorre (@shopwithmemama)
I WISH there was one near us. I would use it all the time!!! So convenient.
Debra
These are great for those spur of the moment medical issues. I’ve used them a few times, most recently for an eye infection.
Terin Garrett
I have heard lots of great things about Walgreen’s! I wish we had one near us!
Jessica
I love that I am fortunate enough to have a 24 hour Walgreens within walking distance of our home. I have yet to need to use the clinic but feel confident knowing that it is there if my little one ever gets ill.
Debbie L.
Working in the ER department at our local hospital – I think that the walk in clinics are great. Often a person will come to ER and say I was just at the clinic and they told me I need to come to ER – that right away tells me that the person has a serious issue that needs to be address now. The clinics are a great way to keep ER for emergencies.
Isabella Grey
I really need one of these around here. My insurance runs out in September, and I need to find a place to go when I get sick!
Shell
I wish we had one near us. I could use it today!
Karen
Love Walgreens! They always come through in a pinch. They were great with my daughter during an awful stomach bug last year.
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My son is sick right now. Not sure what he has but does have a fever. Just keeping him hydrated and medicine to take down his temperature. Hope it works!! If not, we can go to Walgreeens.
Jenn @TheRebelChick
We love the Walgreens healhcare clinic! We have one right down the street and have found it so easy to use!
Kecia
The ERs around here are ridiculous with the wait times! A walk-in clinic like Walgreens offers would be MUCH better option!
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I love Walgreen’s! My husband has used the health clinic a few times and it was such a good quick experience.
Melissa
I am so glad that they offer this! I’m sure I’ll need it soon.
Micki
The Walgreens clinics sound like a fantastic option! I always hate having to go to the doctor with a sick kid as well; I save it for when we really need to go!
Virginia @thatbaldchick
I love that the Walgreens clinic is right around the corner. We get our flu shots there.
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest
I’m going to have to look for a Walgreens clinic in my area. My hubs has had a sore throat for almost a week now and we might need antibiotics for it.
Ashley
I think my favorite feature is being able to go in, get seen and get your prescription right away. I don’t have time to spend hours at the doctor and then go wait for a prescription too.
Chrysa
That’s so convenient to have medical care available right there at Walgreens. I wish the locations in my area had clinics!
krystal
It’s so nice having a clinic that is affordable and close by! I hate having to schedule doctor’s appointments.
Tracey
Walk in clinics are great in a pinch! We don’t have Walgreens here in Ontario, sadly.
Toni
Our Walgreens don’t have one here. Thankfully, we have urgent care clinics!!
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thankfully we haven’t need the clinic. I’m glad I know where it is though.
Amanda Love
I’ve never had to use the Walgreens Clinic being military but it’s great to know that it’s there for those who do. Seems like our kids get sick in the middle of the night or at the most inopportune time.
Eliz Frank
Bless their hearts… I’m glad they are getting props for all the ways they help people in the community.
Janel
Bad things always seem prone to happen at the worse times ever. My 7 year old split open his lip at 7pm on a Sunday night. No urgent care or doctor’s offices were open so we had to go to the ER.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
it’s so wonderful that ya’ll have one of those close by!
Brandy
I haven’t been to a Walgreens ever in my life because we don’t have one near us, but this sounds awesome to have a clinic!
Michelle F.
I have a walgreens nearby. I am glad they offer this service.
Ashley - Embracing Grace
I didn’t know Walgreens had a clinic like this. I wonder if mine does?
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom
Sinus infections plague me too and they never end up clearing up without a round of antibiotics. So frustrating to have to wait around to be seen at the doctor’s office when you could get in and out with a prescription in hand. #client