Convenient Care

Essentia Health Convenient Cares offer our most basic level of care. You’ll find our Convenient Cares in Superior, Wisconsin, and Baxter and Brainerd, Minnesota.

Get care for minor illnesses and injuries that do not need X-rays or lab tests that require a blood draw. Care is provided by nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Hours vary by location and you don’t need an appointment.

If you have severe or life-threatening symptoms, call 911 or seek emergency care.

Convenient Care Services

Our Superior, Wisconsin, location sees ages 12 months and older. Our Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, locations see ages 18 months and older. All Essentia Convenient Cares treat the following conditions:

  • Allergies
  • Athlete’s foot
  • Bladder infections or urinary tract infections (UTI)
  • Burns, minor
  • Cold sores
  • Cough or cold
  • Ear complaints or infections
  • Impetigo
  • Mononucleosis (mono)*
  • Pink eye or sty
  • Poison ivy
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Respiratory flu diagnosis
  • Sinus pain
  • Dental infections*
  • Skin infections and rashes, minor
  • Sore throat or strep testing
  • Stitch or staple removal
  • Sunburn, minor
  • Swimmer’s itch

*Services are not available in Baxter or Brainerd, MN.

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