Primary Care
Routine Check-Ups & Wellness Exams
Illness and disease are often best treated when caught in the early stages - that’s why it's so important to take a proactive approach to your health and see your doctor regularly.
Internal Medicine
We treat patients of all ages through our walk-in clinic. We also provide healthy lifestyle counseling, weight loss management, treatment of acute illness & chronic health conditions, and coordination of care with specialists when required.
Pulmonology
We diagnose and treat disorders of the respiratory system including: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, interstitial lung diseases, occupational lung diseases and obstructive sleep apnea. See us today if you are experiencing shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing, a persistent cough, unexplained weight loss or have trouble exercising due to breathing problems.
Urgent Care
Illnesses
Conditions that we treat on a regular basis at Effingham Prompt Care include allergies, cold and flu, infections, respiratory illinesses, skin ailments, strep throat, urinary tract infections, and many more.
Injuries & Accidents
At Effingham Prompt Care, we are equipped to treat a variety of injuries and accidents including but not limited to: bites and stings, burns, sprains and strains, work-related injuries.
Physicals
DOT Physicals
Mandated by federal law, professional truck and bus drivers need a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical (usually every two years). A typical DOT physical will include checking the patient’s vital signs, lungs for any wheezing or difficulty breathing, abdomen to confirm liver and bowel health and heart and skin for signs of underlying diseases. Other testing - including urinalysis for glucose levels and a drug screening may also be required. We are FMSCA Certified Medical Examiners.
School, Sports, & Job Physicals
Athletic leagues and schools typically require a sports physical before allowing an athlete to participate. Sports physicals raise awareness to any potential issues that may interfere with an athlete’s ability to participate in a sport and may provide insight on how to avoid future problems. A typical sports physical will include a vitals check, eye exam, fitness assessment, joints and flexibility check, and medical history review.
Other Physicals
Whether you need a physical for school, summer camp or as part of a pre-employment exam, Effingham Prompt Care has you covered! Our convenient, comprehensive physicals will ensure that you are healthy enough to tackle any challenges that come your way.
Testing
Lab Testing
Do you need a quick and convenient lab test conducted? Effingham Prompt Care has you covered! Common point of care tests that we conduct include: strep tests, flu tests, monospot, urinalysis, fingerstick glucose, fecal occult blood, and many more.
STI Testing
It’s highly recommended that you get tested for sexually transmitted diseases or infections if you’re sexually active - even if you are sexually active with only one partner. Common STI-related symptoms include: burning during urination, itching, discharge, sores. Still, several types of STI’s don’t show symptoms until it’s too late. Getting tested ensures health and peace of mind for you and your partner.
Medical Imaging Services
Experiencing unexplained illness or pain? Are you anxious or uncertain about your health? Do you have a known health concern that needs further investigation? We are here to help discover and solve the root of your issue. Common tests we can order to better understand what’s going on inside of your body include x-rays, EKGs, and CT scans, and MRIs.
Drug Testing
Almost everyone has to complete a drug screening at some point as a prerequisite for employment. With a simple urine test, Effingham Prompt Care is able to test for a variety of different drugs, including: cocaine, marijuana, opiates, methamphetamines, phencyclidine (PCP), barbiturates, benzodiazepines, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene, hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone and oxymorphone.
Injections
Immunizations
Immunizations are an important part of disease prevention and maintaining one’s health. At Effingham Prompt Care, we offer many common immunizations including: TD, TDAP, MMR, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A.
Flu Shot
Influenza is a serious illness, which can lead to hospitalization or even, in rare cases, death. When you vaccinate against the flu, you not only help protect your own health, but you protect those who are unable to receive the vaccine.
Travel Vaccinations
Are you planning a trip abroad? If so, be sure that you are up-to-date on all your recommended vaccinations. Getting vaccinated will keep you safe and healthy from diseases that are rare in the United States and will prevent you from bringing serious diseases home to your community. Patients should plan to get vaccinations at least 4 to 6 weeks before traveling. We are conveniently located right in front of Effingham County Health Department, any vaccines or immunizations we can't provide you will be promptly sent right next door.