About one in six Americans, including one in five women, complain of migraines or severe headaches — which can become crippling when left untreated. At NewMed Immediate Care in Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, and Prospect, Illinois, an experienced medical team treats headaches and migraines, pinpointing the root cause to ease discomfort and avoid potentially severe complications. You can get an evaluation by calling the office, using the online booking feature, or simply walking in today.





Headaches and migraines are conditions that cause pain, aching, or throbbing in any part of your head. They affect a large percentage of the population, as more than 37 million people in the United States struggle with migraines — an often severe form of a headache. Seeking treatment not only determines the root cause of your pain, it helps ease your discomfort.
Examples of the different forms of headaches and migraines include:
Discomfort linked to tension headaches often spreads across both sides of your head, beginning at the back and moving forward. Frequent causes of this common type of headache include hunger, stress, and eyestrain.
Sinus headaches may develop due to being sick and congested. They’re often caused by sinus passage swelling, leading to pain behind your eyes, nose, and cheeks. The discomfort is often more severe when you bend forward and first thing in the morning.
Cluster headaches are often extremely painful and develop in clusters. This means they may appear daily or several times daily for months at a time. Cluster headaches are caused by blood vessel dilation in the brain linked to histamine and serotonin release. Bright lights, altitude, or physical exertion may trigger them.
Migraines are often severe forms of headaches resulting from changes in brain activity. Migraine sufferers often complain of extreme head pain, nausea, sometimes vomiting, fatigue, and dizziness. You might have sensory disturbances affecting vision, speech, or touch. The pain can become debilitating and light, certain smells or sounds, and exercise might worsen it.
Risk factors for developing headaches and migraines include:
It’s important to detect or rule out severe causes of headaches and migraines, including tumors, medical conditions, and head injuries.
Your provider discusses your medical history and symptoms, completes a physical exam, and might suggest lab testing or imaging procedures to screen for underlying causes of headaches and migraines and establish the best treatment.
Treating headaches and migraines may consist of:
Your personalized headache and migraine treatment plan depends on the type and severity of your condition, your lifestyle and preferences, and your long-term goals.
Schedule a headache and migraine evaluation at NewMed Immediate Care by phone, online, or simply walk into the 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.
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.