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Urgent Care

Boynton Health's Urgent Care is open for sudden or severe medical conditions or injuries that need immediate attention. Urgent Care visits are focused on the urgent problem only, helping you get back into your routine as quickly as possible.

In case of an emergency, call 911 or go to an emergency room.

Appointments

Urgent Care appointments are walk-in only.

Commonly Treated Symptoms - Urgent Care

Visits are limited to one category of concern per patient, as listed below. 

  • High fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
  • Breathing difficulties, chest pain
  • Head injury, concussion, severe headaches
  • Injuries, cuts, burns, wounds, severe skin issues
  • Exposure to chemicals, hazardous fluids, blood-borne pathogens
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Allergic reactions
  • Animal bites

Wait Times

Patients are treated based on the severity of their conditions. Wait times vary depending on demand. If your condition is not urgent, you can schedule an appointment in Primary Care.

Other Options

If your condition has lasted more than a few days, one of these clinics may be a better choice:

  • Boynton Health Primary Care: appointments for ongoing or acute medical conditions.
  • Boynton Health Gynecology Clinic: appointments for gynecological care. 
Gopher Quick Clinic

Boynton Health Gopher Quick Clinic offers convenient care for minor illnesses. The clinic is open to University students, staff, and faculty. Visits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Wait times may vary depending on demand. 

Appointments

Boynton Health Gopher Quick Clinic is a same-day, appointment-only clinic. Call 612-625-3222 to schedule your same-day appointment.

You will be asked to arrive no more than 20 minutes before your appointment time and can expect your appointment to last 20-40 minutes, depending on the testing involved. Wait times may vary.

Commonly Treated Symptoms - Gopher Quick Clinic

Visits are limited to one category of concern per patient as listed below.

  • Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat Symptoms
  • Cough
  • Urinary Symptoms
  • Limited Skin Conditions
  • Testing
    • COVID-19 (PCR test)
    • Influenza (PCR test)
    • Strep Throat (PCR test)
    • Mono (Infectious Mononucleosis)
    • Urinary Infection
    • Pregnancy
After Hours Care

When Boynton Health is closed, you can contact the following facilities to find care.

In Case of an Emergency, Call 911

Mental Health 

Local Crisis Facilities

Hennepin County Acute Psychiatric Services and M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center charge for their services and you may be billed. Hours vary.

Sexual Assault, Relationship Violence, and Stalking

The Aurora Center
Appleby Hall, 128 Pleasant St. S.E.,
Minneapolis, MN 55455
[email protected]
612-626-2929 business
612-626-9111 help line
24-hour Helpline: 612-626-9111

Emergency Dental Care

Call the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center Emergency Room at 612-273-2700 and ask for the dental resident on call.

Nearby Urgent Care Options

Allina Health Urgent Care - Greenway
3270 W. Lake St., Suite 3264, Minneapolis, MN 55416
612-775-1800

HealthPartners Como Urgent Care
2500 Como Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108
952-853-8800

Park Nicollet Clinic Urgent Care - St. Louis Park
3850 Park Nicollet Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-993-3512

Nearby Emergency Room Options

Abbott Northwestern
Emergency Department
800 E. 28th St., Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-863-4233

Hennepin Healthcare
Emergency Department
701 Park Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55415
Downtown Minneapolis
612-873-3132

M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center (East Bank)
500 Harvard St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455
Near the corner of Washington Avenue and Harvard Street
612-273-2700

M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center (West Bank)
2312 S. Sixth St., Minneapolis, MN 55455
Near the corner of Riverside Avenue and 23rd Avenue.
612-273-2700

Regions Hospital
Emergency Department
640 Jackson St., St. Paul, MN 55101
Downtown St. Paul
651-254-3456

The Student Services Fee does not cover Urgent Care visits outside of Boynton Health. Call the customer service number on the back of your health insurance card to find Urgent Care services covered by your plan.

Nurse Line

If you are not sure if your symptoms should be treated, or where to seek care call the Boynton Health nurse line. Calls are answered seven days a week, 24 hours a day. 

Boynton Health Nurse Line
Call: 612-625-7900

After Boynton Health business hours, calls are answered by a Fairview Nurse Advisor who can provide advice and recommendations. The Fairview Nurse Advisor cannot access your Boynton Health medical record but will recommend care if needed. The Boynton Health Nurse Line is for students, staff, and faculty of the University of Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why should I come in to Boynton for a COVID test when I can test at home?

Boynton Health provides polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, the gold standard for detection.  PCR tests are far more sensitive than at-home rapid antigen tests and can identify infection earlier and more reliably, even when viral levels are too low for home tests to detect. Because rapid antigen tests have lower sensitivity, a negative home test does not rule out COVID—especially if you have symptoms or a known exposure.

How much will my visit cost?

It depends on your health insurance and whether you pay the Student Services Fee.

A co-payment at the time of your visit may apply. Any remaining costs for your care may be billed to you at a later time. Amounts vary by insurance plan. Consult your insurance card, or contact your health insurance provider for details.

With some exceptions, Student Services Fees (SSF) helps cover out-of-pocket costs of care at Boynton for students with active health insurance and who have paid the SSF.

Still have questions? Contact us.

Contact us at [email protected] or 612-625-8400.