TeleHealth Urgent Care Visits in Battle Creek, MI
Same-Day Digital Imaging – No Appointment Needed
East Columbia Urgent Care now offers convenient telehealth video visits so you can see a local urgent care provider without leaving home. Our telehealth service provides fast, secure evaluation for many common illnesses, follow-ups, medication questions, and orthopedic concerns. No app required—just click the link in your confirmation message to enter our secure video room.
Step 1 — We Confirm Your Information & Send Pre-Registration
After you schedule a Telehealth Visit online, our team will call you before your appointment time to verify your name, date of birth, phone number, and address.
We will then send your pre-registration forms to your email or phone.
Please complete these forms at least 15 minutes before your scheduled visit to avoid delays.
Step 2 — Join Your Secure Video Visit
At your appointment time, click the link below to enter our HIPAA-compliant virtual waiting room.
No apps or downloads are required—just a smartphone, tablet, or computer with video and audio.
Step 3 — Meet With Your ECUC Provider
Your ECUC provider will review your symptoms, answer questions, and create a personalized treatment plan. If an in-person exam, X-ray, lab test, or procedure is needed, we can arrange a same-day visit at East Columbia Urgent Care.
How Our Telehealth Visits Work
Conditions We Treat Through Telehealth
Our virtual urgent care visits are ideal for many non-emergency medical needs, including:
Common Illnesses
Cough, cold, congestion, flu, and COVID-19 concerns
Sore throat and sinus infections
Pink eye or mild eye irritation
Ear pain (initial evaluation)
Mild headaches
Seasonal allergies
Skin & Rashes
Rashes, hives, allergic reactions
Mild skin infections
Bug bites or inflammatory skin issues
GI & General Symptoms
Nausea or vomiting
Mild diarrhea
Low-grade fever without emergency features
Medication & Documentation
Medication refills (when appropriate)
Birth control questions
Return-to-work or school notes
Prescription questions
Lab review
Follow-up visits after being seen at ECUC
Orthopedic Tele-Triage
Joint pain
Back or neck pain
Muscle strains
Injury review
Determining whether X-ray imaging is needed
Imaging (X-ray or ultrasound) review
When Telehealth Is Not Appropriate
Seek in-person urgent care or emergency care (911) for:
Chest pain or difficulty breathing
Severe abdominal pain
High fever with severe symptoms
Major trauma or heavy bleeding
Severe headache with neurologic symptoms
Signs of stroke
Confusion or altered mental status
Severe allergic reactions
Any condition that appears life-threatening
If you're unsure whether telehealth is appropriate, call us at 269-883-6052.
FAQs
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Yes. You must be physically located in Michigan due to licensing laws.
By scheduling, you confirm that you will be in Michigan during your appointment. -
No apps or downloads required. Just click the secure link to join.
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Most insurance plans cover telehealth urgently, but coverage varies.
Self-pay options are available. -
Yes. If your condition requires an exam, X-ray, or procedure, we can arrange a same-day in-person visit at East Columbia Urgent Care.
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Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers with camera and audio all work.
Why Choose Telehealth at ECUC?
Locally owned and physician-led (not corporate)
Fast access to a Battle Creek provider
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video care
Same-day conversion to in-clinic visit if needed
Expertise in urgent care and orthopedic tele-triage
Direct access to walk-in X-ray and on-site diagnostic testing if indicated
Start Your Telehealth Visit
Schedule a TeleHealth Appointment from anywhere in Michigan.
East Columbia Urgent Care
1250 E Columbia Ave, Suite B
Battle Creek, MI
📞 (269) 883-6052 ext. 105