When Is Urgent Care a Good Option? Whether it’s an ear infection, fever or an injury, there are times when your child gets sick or hurt in the evening, on a weekend or during a holiday. Instead of thinking “emergency room,” think “Rainbow Rapid Care.” Rainbow Rapid Care is a quicker, more convenient way for your child to get the highest-quality urgent care. “The most common things we see are fevers, stomach flu and ear infections,” says Amy Maneker, MD, Medical Director of Rainbow Rapid Care at University Hospitals. “But we also see lots of kids with minor cuts requiring stitching, as well as sprains.” Children at Rainbow Rapid Care are seen by nurses and pediatricians who specialize in pediatric urgent care needs. If the illness is more serious than first indicated, they will be sent to the pediatric specialists in Rainbow’s adjacent emergency department. Additionally, on-site lab and radiology services are available 24 hours a day, allowing tests to be performed and quickly read. “Parents can feel assured that their child will be seen promptly and receive the most expert care — backed by all of the resources of Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital,” Dr. Maneker says. To Learn More To find a Rainbow Rapid Care in your neighborhood, call 216-844-RAINBOW.