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Hoffman Estates
925 N Roselle Rd
8AM – 9PM
Rolling Meadows
1669 W. Algonquin Rd
8AM – 9PM
Mt. Prospect
2380 S. Elmhurst Rd
8AM – 9PM
Johanna Montoya, MHS, PA-C
MHS, PA-C
Brian Harvey DNP. ARNP. FNP-BC
MHS, PA-C
Andrea Seney, PA-C
MHS, PA-C
Jacob Luka, PA-C
MHS, PA-C
Laura Jorgensen, NP
MHS, PA-C
Ishani Patel PA-C
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David Clark PA-C|
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Alvina Shaikh PA-C
MHS, PA-C
Strep throat has the hallmark symptom of appearing quickly and causing a sudden, painful sore throat. If you suspect strep, don’t wait to seek treatment at NewMed Immediate Care in Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, and Prospect, Illinois. Early treatment reduces strep throat’s severity and duration and lowers your risk of health complications. The team welcomes walk-in patients, but you can call or connect online to schedule an appointment.
Strep throat is an infection caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes. By comparison, most sore throats are viral infections occurring when you have a cold.
Strep is highly contagious because it can spread through direct contact and the air. When someone with an infection coughs, sneezes, or talks, bacterial-filled droplets fly through the air. Or, the bacteria get on your hands and then transfer to anything you touch.
Unfortunately, most people aren’t aware they’re spreading the bacteria because strep is contagious several days before symptoms appear.
One clue you have a strep infection rather than a more common sore throat is that strep seems to appear suddenly and causes severe pain.
Symptoms of strep throat include:
If you or your child have signs of strep throat, it’s essential to get treatment as soon as possible. Strep infection can lead to other inflammatory conditions like kidney inflammation and rheumatic fever.
It’s time to seek help at NewMed Immediate Care if you:
You should also call the team if you were diagnosed with strep throat and it doesn’t improve after taking antibiotics for 48 hours.
The experienced NewMed Immediate Care team can often identify strep throat with a visual examination. However, to be sure, they may do a rapid strep test. After swabbing a sample from your throat, the test only takes a few minutes to reveal strep bacteria.
Your NewMed Immediate Care provider prescribes antibiotics to eliminate the infection. Taking antibiotics within the first 48 hours reduces the severity of your symptoms, shortens the infection time, and lowers the risk of complications.
Your provider will also recommend over-the-counter treatments like ibuprofen and acetaminophen to relieve symptoms and reduce fever. Children and teens should never take aspirin because it can cause Reye’s syndrome, a life-threatening condition.
Don’t wait to get help for strep throat. Call NewMed Immediate Care, book online, or go to the nearest office today.
We accept most major insurance plans. Self-pay pricing is also available — no hidden fees.
Walk in anytime or book online to save your spot. Three locations, open 7 days a week.
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FAQ
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.
Our 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.
NewMed 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 any location to verify your specific plan, or view our insurance and self-pay pricing page.
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome at all three NewMed Immediate Care locations — Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, and Mt. Prospect, Illinois — seven days a week from 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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