ReadyCare
A cold, flu, or minor injury is always inconvenient. When conditions like this pop up, you need quick, convenient urgent care close to home. Fortunately for Central Minnesota residents, ReadyCare from Astera Health is here to get you back on the path to good health.
Need expert care for minor injuries and illnesses? ReadyCare is ready when you need care.
ReadyCare provides walk-in care and same-day appointments for minor illnesses and injuries. To use ReadyCare, you don’t even need a family medicine provider. Our experienced ReadyCare providers treat you like family and help you feel better quickly.
When to head to ReadyCare
ReadyCare provides urgent care services for illnesses and injuries that aren’t life-threatening. While these conditions don’t require emergency room care, they could worsen with delayed treatment. Quick treatment with urgent care improves your quality of life today and tomorrow.
- Abscesses
- Bronchitis
- Cold, cough, and and the flu
- Earaches
- Fever
- Headaches
- Minor burns, lacerations, and traumas
- Muscle aches and pains
- Pink eye
- Seasonal allergies
- Sinus infections
- Skin rashes and infections
- Sore throats
- Sprains and Strains
- Urinary tract infections
Benefits of ReadyCare
Turning to ReadyCare has many benefits, including:
- Extended hours. ReadyCare stays open later than your family medicine provider on the weekdays. ReadyCare is also open on Saturday, making it easier to get the care you need when you need it.
- Lower cost. Coming to ReadyCare is kinder on your budget than a trip to the ED.
- On-site testing. As part of Astera, ReadyCare has a wide array of testing capabilities. From X-ray imaging to blood or urine tests, we provide it all right here.
- Shorter wait time. In the ED, the most serious cases receive care first. Since ReadyCare doesn’t treat heart attack, stroke, or other life-threatening conditions, we provide care on a first-come, first-served basis. This allows you to get in and out faster.
Our Providers
Our ReadyCare providers are dedicated to caring for you like family.
Click to learn more about our dedicated ReadyCare providers below:
ReadyCare should not be used for medication refills for chronic conditions, chronic pain, missed appointments, well-child exams, annual exams, second opinions, or treatment of chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, COPD, etc.
Get quick care for broken bones, concussions, and other issues affecting your bones and joints at our Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic.
It is important to note that ReadyCare is not a substitute for the emergency room. If your symptoms are severe or life-threatening, call 911 or seek emergency medical attention in the Astera emergency department located in Wadena.
CONTACT US
Astera Health – Wadena Clinic (Emergency Services)
ReadyCare Hours*:
Monday – Thursday – 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday – 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
*Limited appointments are available during the last two hours of each day. The final appointment will take place 15 minutes before closing.
Location:
421 11th St. NW, Wadena, MN 56482
Which type of care is right for you?
Emergency Department
Level IV Trauma Center specializing in acute care of patients who arrive without an appointment by their own means or by ambulance. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
eClinic
Virtually diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for anyone ages 2-75. An online interview collects your symptoms and health history. A provider reviews the information and makes a diagnosis and treatment plan. The fee for the eClinic visit is $45.
Family Medicine
As your main healthcare provider, your family medicine provider has extensive knowledge of your medical history and past conditions. These routine checkups and preventive screenings work closely with any specialists who you need for short or long-term care.