As Covid rates rise, we are doing our part to help.
The largest daily increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations since the pandemic began was reported recently. The number of hospitalizations has increased to 1,220 and the number of patients on ventilators increased to 250. 42 deaths were also reported, bringing the state’s total to 6,199.
Doing our part
The health and safety of our staff and patients is our number one goal and our top priority. Although our patients do not see us for colds and other typically infectious conditions, we must take the utmost precautions to stay masked and distanced.
Our clinics and Urgent Care services offer a respite to the overtaxed ER and internal medicine providers. Our specialty orthopedic services provide patients with another option when seeking treatment. We treat aches, pains, and injuries from head to toe.
Curbside Concierge
Curbside Concierge keeps everyone comfortably distanced. Our curbside check-in lets visitors stay distanced from arrival to check-out. Patients wait in their car until they receive a call or text that it is time for their appointment. After x-rays, patients wait in the privacy and safety of their own room until it is time for the exam. On the way out, our staff will quickly schedule your follow-up visit. Please note that masks are required in our clinics.
Urgent Care Clinic
With hospitals working overtime, our Urgent Care Clinic is here to serve patients 6 days per week for accidents and injuries. At our Urgent Care, patients can access care, X-rays, diagnosis, treatment and even follow-up care or referrals.
Please note that masks are required in our Urgent Care Clinic.
Sports Pre-Participation Physicals
We understand the importance of pre-participation sports physicals. We also offer pre-participation physicals for athletes at our Urgent Care Clinic Tuesday through Friday, for $35. Walk-ins are welcome, and payment is due at the time of service.
OrthoArkansas Orthopedic Urgent Care hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:
OrthoArkansas-Midtown
800 Fair Park Blvd.
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-500-3500
>Directions to Urgent Care
Other ways to help
One way to help is to lighten the load on hospitals and emergency rooms through accessing Urgent Care Clinics or using telehealth and virtual healthcare services when appropriate. It is also recommended that everyone wears a mask again, whether or not vaccinated.
Try Telehealth or Virtual Visits to help overcrowded ERs or clinics.
Telehealth and virtual visits when available are a great way to seek care for minor conditions. Many healthcare plans have telehealth and virtual healthcare services that are convenient and easy. Although this is not an option in a true emergency or life-threatening situation, telehealth and virtual care add another option to your first-aid kit.
Up your mask game
Everyone has had plenty of practice now wearing a mask, but it is also time to up your mask game. The first time around we grabbed whatever masks we could find. Some masks didn’t stay on, others were too tight. Investing in a higher quality mask that is breathable while also effectively covering both the mouth and nose may be more comfortable—and effective.
The CDC advised all Americans, including people who are fully vaccinated, to mask up indoors in public places again, and anywhere in the country that is seeing a significant spread of COVID-19.
