Urgent, Emergency, & Trauma Care

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Caring for You When Every Moment Matters

When every minute matters, UTMB Health is ready. Our teams deliver expert, around-the-clock emergency and trauma care, with emergency rooms in Galveston (with one of the region’s few Level 1 trauma centers), Angleton, Clear Lake, and League City. For non-emergency needs, our convenient urgent care clinics provide fast treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.

Know Where to Go for Care

Click on a care option below to learn when it's right for you.

Primary Care

Routine and preventive care

Urgent Care

Minor illnesses and injuries

Emergency Room

Serious or life-threatening conditions

Need help deciding?


This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional and medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

All Care Services

  • Urgent Care

    Urgent Care

    UTMB Health’s urgent care clinics offer quick, convenient treatment for minor illnesses and injuries that don’t require an ER visit. With extended hours and short wait times, our clinics make it easy to get the medical care you need close to home. Schedule online or walk in.

      Locations & Hours

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  • Emergency Care

    Emergency Care

    Our emergency rooms are staffed with skilled doctors and nurses who are equipped to provide emergency care around the clock. We have emergency rooms in Angleton, Galveston (with one of the region’s few Level 1 trauma centers), League City, and Clear Lake. From breathing difficulties to allergic reactions to fractures, we’re here to give you compassionate care any time, day or night.

      Emergency Room Locations

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  • Burn Care

    Burn Care

    Our burn care team provides advanced treatment for minor to severe burns, ranging from heat to chemical to electric. As part of our treatment services, we offer pain management and supportive follow-up to promote healing and recovery.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What’s the difference between urgent care, emergency care, and trauma care?

    Urgent care treats non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries that need prompt attention. Emergency care is for serious or potentially life-threatening conditions requiring immediate treatment. Trauma care provides specialized care for severe injuries caused by events such as car accidents, falls, burns, and other major emergencies.

  • What types of injuries are treated by trauma specialists?

    Trauma teams care for patients with serious injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle crashes, falls, workplace injuries, sports injuries, burns, and other traumatic events. They provide rapid, coordinated treatment for potentially life-threatening conditions.

  • What are common signs of a concussion or head injury?

    Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, memory problems, sensitivity to light or noise, or loss of consciousness. Any significant head injury should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

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