Published on November 20, 2019

UNC Urgent Care Opens New Location in Garner with Fast Access to Affordable Care

Patients can get treated for a wide range of urgent medical needs without high costs


UNC Urgent Care at GarnerGARNER, N.C. – Nov. 20, 2019 – UNC Urgent Care is opening a new clinic in Garner today, at 1165 U.S. Highway 70 West, near the intersection of Timber Drive.

The new urgent care clinic provides a fast, affordable and convenient alternative to an emergency department visit for unexpected illnesses and minor injuries. It’s the eighth UNC Urgent Care in Wake County, with other clinics located in Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Raleigh and Wakefield.

“We recognize that urgent care clinics are increasingly popular for their lower costs and shorter wait times,” said Steve Burriss, president of UNC Health’s Triangle Region. “UNC Urgent Care at Garner will offer residents in that fast-growing community a better option for medical care, closer to home.”

At UNC Urgent Care at Garner, a highly qualified care team is available to provide exceptional medical care.  The clinic offers a wide range of comprehensive services and treatment of many medical issues, including:

  • Minor lacerations
  • Insect bites/stings
  • Skin rash/poison ivy
  • Cold/flu
  • Sore throat/strep
  • Seasonal allergies
  • Mild asthma
  • Earaches
  • Sutures
  • UTI/painful urination
  • Sports physicals
  • Burn/wound care

All UNC Urgent Care clinics are open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week (excluding Christmas Day). UNC Urgent Care also offers a free online reservation system, making it easy to schedule appointments and reduce wait times. For more information, visit uncurgentcare.org.