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Emergency Room vs Urgent Care

Ask yourself: Is it life – threatening?

Life - Threatening : Emergency Room

  • Breathing problems or shortness of breath
  • Chest pain
  • Severe, wide-area burns
  • Broken bones that stick out
  • Large, deep wounds
  • Uncontrolled bleeding
  • Severe pain
  • Paralysis or numbness/weakness of limbs
  • Head or eye injury
  • Poisoning or overdose
  • Unconsciousness

Not Life - Threatening : Urgent Care

  • Fevers, cough, congestion, or headaches
  • Back, muscle, or mild abdominal pains
  • Minor burns
  • Sprains, pulled muscles, or other minor injuries
  • Abscesses or small lacerations
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Rashes or skin conditions
  • Flu, COVID-19, strep testing
  • Ear aches or eye infections
  • Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
  • Animal or insect bites

Redfield Urgent Care Hours

Monday – Friday: 8am-5pm

Saturday: 9am-12pm

Summer Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 8am – 5pm

Friday: 8am – 3pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

Monitoring Your Blood Pressure

Keeping track of your blood pressure can help you avoid a heart attack or stroke—and let you know when it’s time to call your doctor.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, check it as often as your doctor recommends.
Readings can vary greatly depending on the time of day, location, and the type of monitor used.
Contact your doctor if your readings are consistently over 140/90.

Blood Pressure Categories

  • Less than 120/80 – Normal
  • 120–139 / 80–89 – Prehypertension
  • 140/90 or higher – High blood pressure
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Blood Pressure Checks at Our Clinic

We can check your blood pressure in the clinic:
Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM,
Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
We encourage anyone with high blood pressure symptoms—or a diagnosis—to invest in a home monitoring unit.

Free Community Screenings

We host a free monthly blood pressure and blood sugar check at the Redfield Senior Center.
Please see the flyer below for the next date and time.

"Community Memorial Hospital and Redfield Clinic. Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Checks. Thursday, August 21st, 11:00 a.m. @ Senior Center in Redfield, SD. Come receive your free blood pressure and blood sugar checks. Measuring your blood pressure is the only way to know whether you have high blood pressure. Now completing blood sugars as well. Image shows a close-up of a person’s arm with a blood pressure cuff being inflated."

Pediatric Care Instructions

Benadryl (Diphenhydramine HCL) Liquid (12.5 mg/5 mL) Dosing Directions:

Give every 6 hours as needed.

Under 20 lbs. – check with your doctor.

20-24 lbs. – 4 mL

25-37 lbs. – 5 mL

38-49 lbs. – 7.5 mL

50-99 lbs. – 10 mL

Over 100 lbs. – use adult dosing

Pedialyte Administration Guide

Juices and sports drinks do not meet medical guidelines for helping prevent dehydration due to diarrhea. Pedialyte does, because it has the correct balance of carbohydrates and electrolytes children need for quick absorption.

Pedialyte should be offered frequently in amounts tolerated. Total daily intake should be adjusted to meet individual needs, based on thirst and response therapy. Because of this, we recommend reaching out to your primary care provider to discuss appropriate amounts for your child.

Poison Control

If you have a poisoning emergency, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

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