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    Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington Street

    Newton, MA 02462

    617-243-6000

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Newton-Wellesley Hospital

2014 Washington Street

Newton, MA 02462

617-243-6000

Open 24 hours
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Ambulatory Care Center - Natick

307 W Central St

Natick, MA 01760

617-243-5345

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Ambulatory Care Center - Newton

159 Wells Ave

Newton Centre, MA 02459

617-243-5777

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Ambulatory Care Center - Walpole

111 Norfolk Street

Walpole, MA 02081maps

617-243-5345

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Ambulatory Care Center – Wellesley

978 Worcester Road (rte 9)

Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482

781-235-5200

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Maxwell Blum Emergency Pavilion

2014 Washington Street

Newton, MA 02462

617-243-6000

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Outpatient Surgery Center - Wellesley

25 Washington Street

Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481

617-219-1520

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Waltham Walk-In

9 Hope Ave

Waltham, MA 02453

617-243-5590

Monday through Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Should I go to the Walk-In in Waltham or to the Emergency Department at the hospital to treat my medical problem?


  • Are you in active labor, experiencing severe shortness of breath, have chest pain/ experiencing a heart attack, stroke or seizure?
  • If yes, you should go to your closest emergency department or call 911.

The Walk-In in Waltham is for non-life threatening conditions. It can treat:

  • Minor allergies and allergic reactions
  • Rashes
  • Minor burns
  • Cough, colds, flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma
  • Back and neck pain
  • Sprains, strains and muscle aches
  • Minor fractures
  • Scrapes, bruises, lacerations/stitches, and splinters
  • Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
  • Urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted infections
  • Eye injuries and infections
  • Ear infections and sore throats
  • Physicals for school, sports, camp, work
  • Routine immunizations for school, work, camp
  • Animal and insect bites
  • Skin infections, cellulitis, and abscesses
  • Minor trauma or head injuries
  • Fever
  • Work- related injuries
  • Puncture wounds from animal/human bites or stepping on nail through sole of shoe

The Emergency Department is where you should go for a life-threatening condition:

  • Severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis – characterized by severe shortness of breath, swelling, widespread hives
  • Major burns
  • Major fractures
  • Ingestion of poisons or a large amount of pills
  • Coughing or vomiting up large amounts of blood
  • Multiple injuries or serious head injury from a fall or motor vehicle collision
  • Pregnancy-related problems, such as bleeding or pain
  • Mental health problems such as severe depression, feeling suicidal or having the urge to harm yourself or others
  • Sudden onset of confusion or decreased level of consciousness
  • Sudden inability to walk
  • Severe dizziness or fainting
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Chest pain or discomfort
  • Fast or slow heart rate accompanied by sensation of feeling faint
  • Sudden confusion or change in mental status
  • Sudden headache
  • Sudden slurred speech, or extremity weakness, clumsiness and numbness
  • Sudden loss of vision
  • Sudden flank (area between ribs and hip) pain or abdominal pain, accompanied by weakness or vomiting
  • Bleeding that won’t stop with first aid measures and/or compression of bleeding site for 20 minutes
  • Sudden shortness of breath or coughing up blood
  • Fever and confusion
  • Fever and rash that does not blanch (turn white) with gentle pressure
  • Concern for blood or body fluid exposure
  • Loss of control of bowel or bladder function
  • Acute neck or back pain accompanied by arm or leg weakness and clumsiness
  • Sudden extremity pain and/or weakness

Babies and Children

  • Infants less than 8 weeks of age with fever greater than 100.4
  • Infants less than 6 weeks of age with vomiting
  • Infants with a fever and rash that does not blanch (turn white) with gentle pressure
  • Infants with vomiting and decreased feeding and decreased vigor
  • Infants with fever who are no longer moving an extremity
  • Children who may have accidently ingested adult medications
  • Infants less than 3 months of age with presumed diagnosis of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and worsening respiratory symptoms
  • Any child with respiratory distress who does not respond to medications
  • Any child who requires a procedure and may not cooperate

If you have a question, please call 617-243-5590 to discuss with the nursing staff.

Many medical insurance companies charge different co-pay fees for treatment in urgent care versus the emergency department. Please check with your insurance company if you have any questions.

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