Facility Overview

Get walk-in care at the Essentia Health-West Acres Clinic in Fargo—no appointment needed. We care for minor illnesses and injuries that are not life-threatening but may need X-rays and/or lab tests that require a blood draw. Care is provided by doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants.

Walk-in Care Services

Minor Acute (Short-term) Illnesses or Pain

• Allergies
• Asthma flare-ups
• Bacterial vaginitis
• Bladder infections and urinary tract infections (UTI)
• Bronchitis
• Cold, cough, or flu
• Constipation
• Ear complaints or infection
• Fever
• Gastrointestinal illness (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, painful gas)
• Headache or migraine
• Hemorrhoids
• Mononucleosis (mono)
• Pink eye
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Sinus issues
• Sore or strep throat
• Tooth infection
• Wound care
• Yeast infection

Minor Injuries

• Cat scratches or bites
• Dog bites
• Eye injury
• Musculoskeletal injuries (sprains, strains, pulled muscles, or suspected broken bones, like in the arm, leg, or hand)

Immunizations (Vaccines)

• Flu vaccine
• Tetanus vaccine

Minor Tests & Procedures

• Ear wax removal
• Foreign object removal
• Incision and drainage of cysts or abscesses
• Minor tear or rugged cut in skin needing cleaning and/or stitches
• Pregnancy testing
• Stitch or staple removal
• Tuberculosis testing (Mantoux, QFT)

Skin Conditions

• Athlete’s foot
• Cold sores
• Fingernail or toenail infection
• Head lice
• Impetigo
• Insect bites
• Minor burns, including sunburns
• Poison Ivy rash
• Scabies
• Skin infections
• Swimmer’s itch
• Wart removal

Compliments & Complaints