After Hours Care
On Call Provider
At TruCare Pediatrics, we know that not all medical problems occur during office hours but we are still here to help! We provide 24/7 coverage for urgent medical needs. Just call the office number and our answering service will connect you with Dr. Diogene. You can also click the "Page My Doctor" button on the website after hours as well.
If you aren't sure whether you need to call, you can always use the
Symptom Checker on our website. This is often a great resource to start with to help determine the most appropriate course of action if you are unsure whether your child needs immediate care or if there are steps you can take at home first.
Urgent Care
If your child has an urgent medical need that can't wait until our office opens but is not an emergency, you may wish to utilize urgent care. We highly recommend first reviewing the resources on our website and/ or contacting the office to help better determine if visiting an urgent care center is necessary.
If urgent care is needed after hours, we prefer sites that offer pediatric-specific care. Emergency departments should be reserved for true medical emergencies.
Emergencies
If your child is experiencing a medical EMERGENCY, you should immediately go to the emergency room or call 911.
Examples of medical emergencies include:
- Severe shortness of breath or trouble breathing (heavy, fast breathing, gasping for air, unable to speak)
- Blue or purple lips, skin, or fingernails
- Infant under 3 months old with fever 100.4 F (38 C) or higher
- New seizure
- Head injury with loss of consciousness and/or altered mental status
- Suspected broken bones, particularly if there is visible swelling or unevenness and bumps in the injured area
- Deep cuts/lacerations
