September 25, 2025
We know Urgent Care isn’t just for colds and sprains – it’s on the front lines of sexual health, making STI screening routine, breaking stigma and protecting community well-being.
This Sexual Health Awareness Month, we’re proud to recognize UCA sponsors HealthTrackRx and Roche Diagnostics USA for their commitment to advancing sexual health awareness and supporting best practices in Urgent Care.
📊 See how data is shaping the conversation:
Thank you to our Sexual Health Sponsors.
As the national trade association for Urgent Care, UCA works every day to educate members of Congress, state legislators and federal agencies about the vital role our centers play in the healthcare system. But lasting change requires more than one voice. It requires all of us.
On the Advocacy Page, you’ll find:
Our mission is clear: improve reimbursement for Urgent Care so centers like yours can continue providing accessible, high-quality care.
But this page isn’t just for reading – it’s meant to be interactive. Share your comments, add your feedback and engage with others in the community. This is your space to learn, connect and collaborate. We will keep you informed on policies and showcasing the wins along the way – highlighting where we’ve been, where we’re headed and how you can be part of the change.
Plus, your registration includes:
Urgent Care clinicians make prescribing decisions for over 210 million patients each year. Yet, according to the CDC, nearly 30% of antibiotics prescribed in outpatient settings are unnecessary.
That’s why UCA, CUCM and UCF have come together to provide a central hub for Antibiotic Stewardship in Urgent Care.
Explore courses, studies and the CDC’s Core Elements to support safe prescribing and protect patients — and the future of medicine.
This was made possible by a grant to UCF.
CUCM President Cesar Mora Jaramillo MD, FAAFP, FCUCM and Secretary Erin Loo, PA-C, MHA represented Urgent Care and presented their research poster on health equity at the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) conference in Lisbon, September 17-21.
The Urgent Care College of Physicians and the College of Urgent Care Medicine support the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ (ACOG) position and scientifically-based statement on acetaminophen’s safety and benefits during pregnancy, finding “no significant associations between use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and children’s risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability.”
Urgent Updates are curated highlights of guidelines, reviewed by (and some directly coming from) Urgent Care clinicians. These highlights represent the actual intent of these articles and how they relate to the practice of Urgent Care medicine.
Wednesday, October 1 – 1:00 p.m. CT/ 2:00 p.m. ET
Urgent care patients are comparing their care experiences to Amazon, Uber, and Instacart, and when clinics fail to meet these expectations, patients notice.
Join us Oct 1, 1:00-1:45 CT for Experity’s free 45-min webinar:
Becoming Their Clinic: Making Patient Experience Your Growth Engine
This 45-minute webinar led by urgent care experts will teach you new ways to improve the patient experience so they come back to your clinic every time.
Thursday, October 2 – 11:00 a.m. CT/ 12:00 p.m. ET
Join us for a clinically focused and engaging webinar on the essentials of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs) including the risk factors for treatment failure. This event is designed for healthcare professionals like you who are eager to stay ahead in the management of common yet challenging infectious diseases.
In this webinar, you will:
You’re not alone.
The Manager’s Playbook is a 27-episode series packed with real stories and practical advice from Urgent Care leaders who’ve been in your shoes.
Whether you’re a new manager or aspiring to be one, this series will help you lead with confidence, communicate clearly, and build a high-performing team.
🎓 $300 for full access (or $250 for members)
💬 Includes quarterly networking invites for 2 years
Expand your network. Join the cohort. Quarterly virtual networking events included!