WALK-IN SERVICES OFFERED BY FRANKLIN HOSPITAL AT THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS:

Franklin Hospital 3rd Floor 201 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 (618) 435-9760 Hours of Service: Monday - Saturday 8am - 6:30pm Sunday 12pm-6pm	West Frankfort Family Healthcare Clinic 309 W. St. Louis Street-Suite B West Frankfort, IL 62896 (618) 932-2200 Hours of Service: Monday - Friday: 8am - 4:30 pm
Christopher Family Healthcare Clinic 905 N Victor Street Christopher, IL 62822 (618) 435-9699 Hours of Service: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Wednesday 1:00PM – 4:30PM

Walk-In Clinic Holiday Schedule:
We are closed on:
- Memorial Day
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day, and
- New Year's Day

Walk-In Overview

Walk-In Care is designed for urgent medical needs that are not life threatening, but still require prompt attention. The service is intended to fill the gap between care provided during regular physician office hours and the Emergency Department. Walk-In Care supplements your primary care provider when you are unable to wait for the next available appointment.

Typical minor illnesses or injuries that are appropriate for Walk-In Care include:

Ear pain
Eye irritation
Fever or flu
Minor cuts, scrapes and bruises
Minor broken bones & fractures
(i.e. fingers, toes)
Skin rashes and infections
Sore throat or cough
Sprains and strains
Urinary burning
Vomiting, diarrhea or dehydration

When to Seek Emergency Care

Alcohol or drug intoxication or overdose
Amputations or severe lacerations
Bone fractures
Facial or eye trauma
Fever in newborn (less than 3 months old)
Gunshot or knife wounds
Heavy, uncontrolled bleeding
Loss of consciousness
Moderate to severe burns
Poisoning
Pregnancy-related problems
Seizures or convulsions
Serious head, neck or back injury
Severe abdominal pain
Severe chest pain
Severe headache
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Signs of heart attack or stroke
Suicidal or homicidal feelings