When you’re feeling unwell and symptoms are quickly getting worse, you know you need medical attention — but it’s not always possible to get a same-day appointment with your primary care physician.

Walk-in clinics provide some services for minor illnesses such as colds and coughs. Urgent care is for more serious conditions that are not life threatening, such as sprains and mild burns. Knowing ...

David Dunlap, a physician at LMH Health Primary Care — South Iowa Street, said that it’s important to understand that having a walk-in appointment doesn’t mean that you’ll be seen as soon as you walk ...