Urgent Care

When your child needs urgent care, everything matters.

And what matters most is pediatric expertise. That’s why our urgent care centers are staffed by medical professionals who have received additional training to care exclusively for children.

This higher level of expertise enables us to see things others may not. We know when a simple fever could be something more serious. We know how to set a broken bone so it grows properly to its adult size. We know the proper dosage of medications for children of all ages.

Nationwide Children’s urgent care services provide urgent medical care for children when their pediatrician or family doctor’s office is closed or unavailable.

Urgent care should be expert care. So always call your doctor first and remember we’re here when you need us. And always call 911 if you think your child is experiencing a medical emergency or life-threatening condition. If you think someone is poisoned, call the Central Ohio Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Urgent Care Locations

Nationwide Children's Hospital offers five urgent care locations located throughout the Columbus metropolitan area:

• Canal Winchester Close To Home Center
  Monday – Friday: 3 pm – 10 pm
  Saturday & Sunday: Noon – 8 pm
• Dublin Close To Home Center on Hospital Dr.
  Monday – Friday: 3 pm – 10 pm
  Saturday & Sunday: Noon – 8 pm
• East Columbus Close To Home Center
  Monday – Friday: 3 pm – 10 pm
  Saturday & Sunday: Noon – 8 pm
• Westerville Close To Home Center on N. Cleveland Ave.
  Monday – Friday: 3 pm – 10 pm
  Saturday & Sunday: Noon – 8 pm
• Downtown - Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital
  Open 8 am – 11 pm every day
  The Downtown Urgent Care works with the Emergency Department to ensure each child receives the best possible care in the appropriate location.

Call (614) 722-3000 for detailed directions and information about our Urgent Care locations.

What to Bring

Please bring your insurance card, a list of all medications, vitamins and herbal supplements your child is currently taking, and your child’s current immunization record. Print a Medication Tracking Form.

Insurance Coverage

Urgent care services are usually covered by health insurance. Many plans, however, require authorization from your child’s doctor for urgent care service. This means you should notify your doctor when you visit us. If you have coverage questions, call the Customer Service department at your health plan.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital has financial assistance programs for those who qualify. For more information, call (614) 722-6855.

Follow-Up Report

Nationwide Children’s will send a follow-up report to your child’s doctor to help keep your child’s medical record complete and to assist your physician if any follow-up care is needed.