Urgent Care for Seniors

Patients over the age of 60 are generally more susceptible to illness and injury than other age groups. Sometimes, these changes in health arise suddenly and can be alarming. An urgent care clinic like the one at Falcon Urgent Care is the ideal environment for addressing senior health issues in a quick, cost-effective manner.

We are also currently seeing patients virtual telemedicine visits, including senior patients. Falcon Urgent Care is currently the only urgent care clinic in the Cranberry Twp. that has not run out of COVID-19 tests, which can be provided virtually from the safety of your home.

Telemedicine Urgent Care Services for Seniors - Pittsburgh, PA

What senior conditions can you treat via telemedicine?

The team at Falcon Urgent Care is able to provide care for a wide variety of conditions virtually, including (but not limited to):

Mild allergic reactions
Asthma concerns
Pain symptoms
Infections
Coughs and colds
Stomach upset, nausea and diarrhea
Non-life-threatening injuries

We are also able to provide COVID-19 testing virtually. Falcon Urgent Care is currently the only urgent care clinic in the Cranberry Twp. that still has COVID-19 tests available.

How does telemedicine at Falcon Urgent Care work?

You can navigate our telemedicine system in these three simple steps.

Telemedicine has proven to be the safest, most efficient way to provide medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Telemedicine can improve your access to medical care and facilitate a safe environment, enabling you to remain at home while speaking with your doctor. Additionally, should you need any tests (including COVID-19 testing), you won’t have to wait at the office for your results.

FAQs on Senior Health & Urgent Care:

How Can Seniors Prepare for An Urgent Care Visit?

It is helpful for us to know your medical history in order to provide you with the best possible care. Please let a doctor or staff member know:

The name and dosage of medications, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements you currently take.
Any allergies, especially allergies to medications.
Any past surgeries and when they occurred.

What Conditions Do You Treat?

Falcon Urgent Care is equipped with a digital x-ray machine and a full lab. We are fully prepared to treat the following conditions:

Abdominal Pain
Allergic Reactions
Asthma
Back Pain
Bites and Rashes
Bladder Infections
Bronchitis
Broken bones
Common Cold, Sneezing, and Wheezing
Burns
Cuts
Dehydration
Nausea, Diarrhea & Vomiting
Dizziness
Earache and Infection
Fever
Flu (We provide flu vaccines)
Headache/Migraine
Infections
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection & Urinary Tract Infection
Minor Cuts & Bruises
Muscle Strain and Sprain
Pink Eye
Pneumonia
Prostatitis
Rashes
Sinus Pain/Sinusitis
Skin Irritation and Infection
Sore/Strep Throat
Sports Injuries
Staph Infections
Swimmer’s Ear
Fungal Infections (e.g. Ring Worm)
Vision & Hearing Tests
URI
UTI
Athlete's Foot

When Should I Go To The ER?

If you are experiencing life-threatening symptoms, go to the nearest hospital emergency facility. Potentially life-threatening symptoms include:

Persistent chest pain and shortness of breath
Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
Loss of balance, sudden vision changes, weakness or paralysis (especially on one side of the body)
Altered mental state
Large, open wounds or wounds that won’t stop bleeding
Serious head and fall-related injuries
Severe headache
Deep burns or burns caused by electricity or chemicals
Severe, persistent vomiting/diarrhea
Persistently high fever with a rash
Severe allergic reactions

What If I Don’t Have Insurance?

We offer affordable self-pay rates for those without health insurance. Our continuing goal is to keep urgent care affordable for everyone.