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Elf-mergency Care Center

We’re Working To Get Your Elf Back On The Shelf

Did your elf take an "unexpected" break because they weren't feeling well? Did someone accidentally touch the elf, or did they suffer from a tumble or fall? Or perhaps they (or you) are just in need of a well-deserved break.

At Rochester Regional Health's Elf-mergency Care Center, we are dedicated to bringing you and your elf a little care, rest and relaxation.

We'd love to hear about your elf care visit ✨

Elf Virtual Care
Now Available

Now your elf doesn’t even need to leave the house, with virtual care brought right to your doorstep.

Download your elf’s virtual visit recording today.

Resources for Patients and Families

While we support your elf as they work towards a speedy recovery, we've crafted a set of tools you can share with your family to help them understand their elf's short hiatus and recovery plan.

Watch Your Elf's Virtual Urgent Care Visit

Watch and download a video of your elf's virtual urgent care visit

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See Images From Your Elf's Urgent Care Visit

See photos from your elf's visit to a provider at one of our Urgent Care locations

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Get Your Elf's Doctor's Note

Download a doctor's note detailing your elf's diagnosis and recovery plan, which includes 1-4 days of no movement or mischief

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Which of my Elf's Conditions Can You Treat?

Rochester Regional Health's Elf-mergency Care Center is the right place for many of your Elf's most common injuries and ailments. Get a doctor's note for your elf explaining their condition and treatment plan.

  • Snowdrift Sniffles

    A common elfish ailment resembling a cold, marked by sniffles and sneezes. Elves need plenty of rest, no candy or mischief, and warm snowberry tea.

  • Elf Stumble Syndrome

    A temporary interruption in an elf's magic can lead to stumbles and falls. Recovery consists of deep rest and relaxation to allow their magical energy to realign.

  • Twinkle Touch Toxin

    A rare ailment affecting elves when their protective magic is disrupted by accidental human contact. Magic can be restored with rest and a sprinkle of glitter (real or imaginary).

  • Glitter Lung

    This mild respiratory issue arises from elves inhaling magical workshop dust while making toys. Treatment requires magical inhalers, elvish air elixers, and calming breathing exercises.

  • Aurora Headaches

    These headaches are caused by staring too long at magical northern lights.

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Take Care of More Than Just Your Elf

When you're not facing an elf-mergency, our urgent care locations and virtual urgent care services can help you and your children be seen quickly for non life-threatening injuries and illnesses.

Same-Day Virtual Care

On-demand virtual urgent care is available 7 days a week for minor injuries and common illnesses from the comfort of your home, or wherever you are. No need to be a current patient or have a MyCare account.

Today's hours: 7:00am - 10:00pm

Average wait time: 15 Minutes

Walk-In Urgent Care

Visit our Urgent Care locations for same-day, walk-in appointments for evaluation and treatment of non-life threatening medical conditions.

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Orthopedic Urgent Care: Same-day treatment for injuries or illnesses related to bones, joints, and soft tissues. Walk-in or schedule an appointment. View Locations

Primary Care

Guided by experience and compassion, our providers give you the comfort of knowing that you're receiving the excellent healthcare you deserve. Find the right provider today.

Already a patient? You can schedule an in-person or virtual visit with your provider directly in MyCare


See Your Elf's Journey of Care

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After Visit Notes: Patient #0001

This Elf patient had an excellent time at Urgent Care, feeling better after getting a check-up and x-ray for their Tinselitus.


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After Visit Notes: Patient #0002

This Elf patient had so much fun, they said they wanted a stethoscope of their own once they recovered. They are recovering and in good spirits.


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After Visit Notes: Patient #0003

This Elf patient almost created mischief during their visit, but they realized they should be good for the providers so they can help them get well again.


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After Visit Notes: Patient #0004

This Elf patient was scared to go to Urgent Care at first, but realized its not scary at all after going! They are happy they got the medicine they need to get better.


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