What’s the difference between urgent care and the emergency room?

Urgent care treats non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries that need same-day attention — such as flu, sprains, minor lacerations, infections, and rashes. Visit the ER for life-threatening conditions like chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, head trauma, broken bones, or difficulty breathing. When in doubt, call 911.

Is Cermak Immediate Care LGBTQ+ friendly?

Yes. We provide compassionate, inclusive care for patients from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ and transgender communities, in a safe and welcoming environment.

Do you have Spanish-speaking providers?

Sí, hablamos español. Spanish-speaking providers and staff are available at both Cermak Immediate Care locations to assist patients in their preferred language — an important part of serving the Cicero and Pilsen & McKinley Park communities.

How do I pay my bill?

You can pay online through our secure Healow Pay portal, in person at either clinic, or by calling your visit location directly.

How much does an urgent care visit cost without insurance?

Cermak Immediate Care offers transparent self-pay pricing with no hidden fees. Costs vary by visit type and any services performed (labs, procedures, testing). View our self-pay pricing page or call to verify pricing before your visit.

Do you treat children at Cermak Immediate Care?

Yes, our providers treat patients of all ages, including children, for urgent and primary care needs.

Can Cermak Immediate Care perform DOT or work physicals?

Yes. We are certified to perform DOT physicals for commercial drivers, employer-required work physicals, school physicals, and sports physicals at both Cicero and Chicago locations.

Do you offer COVID-19, flu, and STD testing?

Yes. We provide rapid and PCR COVID-19 testing, flu testing, and confidential STD testing including HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea screening. Most results are available on-site or within 24–48 hours via our in-house lab.

Does Cermak Immediate Care offer primary care, or only urgent care?

We offer both. In addition to walk-in urgent care, Cermak Immediate Care provides ongoing primary care, annual physicals, chronic disease management (diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure), women's health, birth control consultations, and preventive screenings for adults and children.

Where is Cermak Immediate Care located?

We have three urgent care clinics serving the Cicero, Chicago, and Little Village areas: Cicero (5741 W Cermak Rd, IL 60804) Chicago (2408 W Cermak Rd, IL 60608) Little Village (3752 W. 26th Street, IL 60623) (Coming Soon)

What are Cermak Immediate Care’s hours?

Our Cicero location is open Monday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Our Chicago location is open Monday through Sunday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Both clinics are open weekends and most holidays.

Can I book an urgent care appointment online?

Yes. You can book online at either Cermak Immediate Care location — Cicero (708-222-0100) or Chicago (773-289-0233) — through our online booking partner, or call the location nearest you to schedule a visit.

Do I need an appointment to visit Cermak Immediate Care?

No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome at both Illinois locations during open hours — Cicero (7 AM – 12 AM) and Chicago (8 AM – 9 PM), seven days a week. For shorter wait times, book online or call ahead.

Gonorrhea for Cicero and Chicago, IL

Gonorrhea services offered in Cicero and Chicago, IL

New gonorrhea infections affect almost one million people each year in the United States. At Cermak Immediate Care in Cicero and the Pilsen & McKinley Park neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, their team screens for and treats gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Schedule STD testing by calling the nearest office, using the online booking feature, or simply walking in today.

What is gonorrhea?

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (N. gonorrhoeae) bacteria. Gonorrhea is the second most common bacterial STD; chlamydia is the most common.

If you’re sexually active, you can contract gonorrhea by having unprotected anal, oral, or vaginal sex with an infected partner. Babies can get gonorrhea from their mothers during childbirth. The good news is that gonorrhea can be cured. Early treatment reduces the risk of complications and spreading the disease to others.

Which symptoms does gonorrhea cause?

Gonorrhea doesn’t always cause symptoms, which is why it’s vital to undergo routine STD testing if you have certain risk factors.

Men are more likely than women (about 50% of women experience symptoms) to have symptoms of gonorrhea that can include:

Pain during sex
Bleeding between periods in women
Unusual, yellow or white vaginal discharge
Yellow, white, or green penis discharge in men
Swollen or painful testicles in men
Pelvic or lower abdominal pain
Burning or pain with urination

Gonorrhea infections can also appear in the rectum after anal sex or the throat after having oral sex with an infected partner.

These or similar symptoms can appear several weeks after infection with gonorrhea bacteria.

What are some gonorrhea risk factors?

Factors that increase the risk of contracting gonorrhea include:

History of STDs
Having unprotected sex
Having several sexual partners
Men having sex with men
Being under 25

Using a dental dam or condom when having sex reduces the chance of contracting gonorrhea and other STDs.

Can gonorrhea cause complications?

Gonorrhea can cause painful or swollen joints, liver inflammation, heart valve damage, brain damage, and other complications when left untreated.

It can damage your reproductive organs and cause an ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and infertility in women. Men with untreated gonorrhea can experience urethral scarring, testicle inflammation, infertility, and prostate problems.

How is gonorrhea diagnosed and treated?

The Cermak Immediate Care team diagnoses gonorrhea by testing fluid from the penis of men or completing a pelvic exam and sampling cervical fluid from women. They might swab your rectum or throat or have you leave a blood or urine sample.

Taking antibiotics usually cures gonorrhea. The infection typically clears up within 7-14 days. Your partner must also be treated, and it’s vital to abstain from sexual intercourse until your provider says it’s OK to avoid spreading the infection. An additional STD test after treatment ensures that your body has cleared the gonorrhea infection.

Schedule a gonorrhea STD test at Cermak Immediate Care by calling the office or using the online booking feature today. Walk-ins are also welcome.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions does Cermak Immediate Care treat?

We treat non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries including flu, COVID-19, strep throat, ear infections, UTIs, sore throat, lacerations, sprains and strains, minor burns, work injuries, and rashes. We also offer primary care, STD testing, physicals, women's health, and management of chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

How long is the wait at an urgent care clinic in Cicero or Chicago?

Most patients are seen within 15–30 minutes of arrival, though wait times vary by location, time of day, and visit complexity. To minimize your wait, book your visit online in advance or call the location nearest you before walking in.

What insurance does Cermak Immediate Care accept?

Cermak Immediate Care accepts most major insurance plans, including PPO, HMO, and Medicare. We also offer transparent self-pay pricing with no hidden fees for uninsured or out-of-network patients. Call either location to verify your specific plan, or view our insurance and self-pay pricing page.

Do you accept walk-ins at Cermak Immediate Care?

Yes. Walk-ins are welcome at both Cermak Immediate Care locations — Cicero and Chicago, Illinois — seven days a week. The Cicero clinic is open 7 AM to 12 AM, and the Chicago clinic is open 8 AM to 9 PM. No appointment is required, though you can book online or call ahead to reduce your wait time.

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