Dear Sprout families,
I’m going home for Thanksgiving, and the office will be closed until Monday November 28. If you have an urgent medical question or problem during this time you can message me in Spruce. I will do my best to respond promptly.
If you have any routine needs while I’m away you can send us messages in the portal and Lilay & Jackie will help with what they can. I’ll answer messages as quickly as possible when I return.
For serious or life-threatening problems (such as those below) GO directly to the nearest Emergency Room.
Severe burns, deep cuts, animal bites, or bleeding that won’t stop
Sudden or severe difficulty breathing, abdominal pain or vomiting blood
Sudden weakness, numbness or loss of coordination or balance
New, sudden, severe headaches, blurred vision or seizures
Significant head injuries/concussions or broken bones
Fever, trouble breathing or lethargy in babies under 2 months
Any other condition you believe is life-threatening
If the problem appears life-threatening, don’t drive. Dial 911 for an ambulance instead.
Messages in Spruce are the best way to reach us about urgent illnesses or injuries. If I am out of town it is completely appropriate to go to an urgent care clinic if you are worried about an injury or illness. Problems that don’t require the emergency room but can’t wait include: cuts possibly needing stitches, fractures or serious sprains, and persistent or severe ear pain, fever, sore throat, rash or cough. If you are not sure whether the problem requires urgent attention try using this Symptom Checker. Minor symptoms (cold symptoms and the first 3 days of fever over 101 in a child over 3 months of age) are usually caused by viruses, and minor injuries usually need only home treatment and comfort care.
If you do decide to use urgent care, I advise using the following clinics due to the level of training, experience with children and supervision of their providers. I do not recommend any other urgent or convenient care clinics in Salem for children.
SALEM HEALTH CONVENIENT CARE: SCHEDULE
503-814-5554 1002 Bellevue St SE, Salem, OR 97301
*Appointments required; no babies under 3 months, Weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 10am-8pm
SALEM CLINIC URGENT CARES (3 LOCATIONS)
*No appointments required, Mon - Fri: 10am – 7pm, Sat & Sun: 10am - 5pm
South: 2531 Boone Road SE, Salem, OR 97306 (SE of Kuebler/Battle Creek Intersection)
(503) 485-8600
Salem Clinic Main: 2020 Capitol St NE, Salem, Oregon 97301 (Near intersections of Capitol, Fairgrounds and Sunnyview)
(503) 364-9888
Urgent Care @ Inland Shores: 5900 Inland Shores Way NE, Keizer, Oregon 97303 (NW of River Road/Lockhaven Intersection)
(503) 589-6255
If you feel the problem can be handled by an urgent care when they are closed but can’t wait until the next day, the emergency room may be appropriate. If you aren’t sure whether the problem can wait a few hours that’s a good indicator that the problem requires a visit to urgent care or the emergency room.
Please ask to have records sent to Sprout so we can keep records up to date.
Thanks for being part of Sprout!