Emergency Services vs. Urgent Care
The ER is Not for Routine Care
You can't pick when you get ill or injured. That's why we've partnered with Our Lady of the Lake and Ascension Urgent Care to provide health care when you need it - days, nights and weekends. Lake Urgent Care- three convenient locations, excellent service, and no appointment necessary.
Burnside
1702 North Burnside Avenue
Gonzales, La 70737
(225) 647-4988
Monday - Friday: 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Holidays: Closed
Galvez
40546 LA Highway 42
Prairieville, La 70769
(225) 744-4988
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Holidays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Dutchtown
14350 Highway 73
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 313-3930
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Holidays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
St. Amant
10714 Highway 431
St. Amant, La 70774
Monday - Friday: 1:00 p. m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday- Sunday: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Click here for additional information about locations and hours for Lake Urgent Care.
When should I use Lake Urgent Care?
Lake Urgent Care is for treatment of minor illnesses and injuries including:
- Potentially broken bones (unless a fracture is obvious)
- Earaches
- Minor Cuts
- A bite from an animal in which bleeding has stopped
- Sprains
- Rashes
- Sunburn
- Minor burns
- Insect bites (unless you are experiencing difficulty breathing)
- Fever
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Colds
- Coughs
- Sore throat
- Flu symptoms
If you are experiencing any of the following, go to the emergency room:
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure
- Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness
- Changes in vision
- Confusion or changes in mental status
- Any sudden or sever pain
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Suicidal feelings
- Difficulty speaking
- Shortness of breath
- Unusual abdominal pain