January 15, 2026

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Join us for UCA Connect: Virtual Member Meet-Up

Join us for a fast-paced, interactive networking session designed exclusively for UCA members!
In just 30 minutes, you’ll:
 
✔ Connect with peers in Urgent Care
✔ Share challenges, wins and ideas
✔ Enter for a chance to win $50 Learning Center Cash
Tuesday, January 20 — 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST

Insights That Work as Hard as You Do

The Industry Perspectives library gives you free, practical insights from trusted solution partners who work directly with Urgent Care.

Explore these resources to find ideas you can use right now to improve operations, care delivery, and growth: Learning Center/Industry Perspectives

Nominations Open for the UCA Board of Directors on January 26

This is your opportunity to help shape the future of UCA by nominating passionate leaders who can make a difference. Whether you’re considering running yourself or know someone who would be a great fit, we encourage you to get involved.

Visit our website for full details on eligibility, the nomination process and key dates.

Discover the Exclusive Perks that Come with Your Convention Registration

Your registration unlocks more than just entry—it provides access to exclusive perks designed to enhance your experience. These perks are our way of saying thank you for joining us. Explore what’s included with your registration and take advantage of these special offerings.

Registration is open for the 2026 Urgent Care Convention. Make sure you secure your spot to receive access to these special offerings!

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Why You Won’t Want to Miss the 2026 Foundation Celebration

If you’re attending the 2026 Urgent Care Convention, there’s one evening you’ll want circled, highlighted and starred on your calendar: Monday, April 13, 2026. That’s when the doors to the Historic Hilton Chicago Ballroom open for the 2026 Foundation Celebration, a night that blends elegance, entertainment and purpose into one unforgettable experience.

This year’s Celebration is stepping boldly into the effortlessly cool atmosphere of a speakeasy – complete with art‑deco touches, live music and specialty cocktails crafted to fit the theme. While the Celebration delivers plenty of fun, flair and elegance, its heart lies in its purpose. Funds raised throughout the evening power the Foundation’s essential education and awareness initiatives, ensuring a stronger, more unified national voice for Urgent Care.

The Foundation Celebration is a chance to:

  • Celebrate with colleagues and friends
  • Experience a beautifully themed event unlike any other
  • Support a mission that directly impacts the future of Urgent Care
  • Eat, drink, dance, connect—and walk away inspired

Tickets are available now—make sure you get yours early and be part of a night that blends purpose with pure enjoyment.

The Latest Urgent Updates

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.

Webinars, Podcasts and Education

Solutions.Webinar | January 21 | Rapid Results, Informed Decisions: Point-of-Care Molecular Testing for Urgent Care - Sponsored by Abbott

Wednesday, January 21 | 11:00 a.m. CT
 

Each patient encounter is a chance to provide necessary care, build trust, and make a lasting impression. Prioritize the moment of care with test results in-hand during the patient visit.

Learn more about Abbott and our diagnostic solutions that are a great fit for urgent care centers. Featuring Bri Miles, Sr. Product Manager, Abbott.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the value of rapid point-of-care testing in urgent care for timely, confident clinical decisions.
  • Compare molecular vs. antigen testing workflows and their impact on efficiency and antibiotic stewardship.
  • Match patient scenarios with suitable POC tests to optimize care during the visit.
  • Identify Abbott’s support resources for implementing and sustaining POC testing.