WALK-IN SERVICES OFFERED BY FRANKLIN HOSPITAL AT THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS:
Franklin Hospital
3rd Floor
201 Bailey Lane
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 435-9760
Hours of Service:
Monday - Saturday 8am - 6:30pm
Sunday 12pm-6pm
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West Frankfort Family Healthcare Clinic
309 W. St. Louis Street-Suite B
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-2200
Hours of Service:
Monday - Friday: 8am - 4:30 pm
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Christopher Family Healthcare Clinic
905 N Victor Street
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 435-9699
Hours of Service:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday
1:00PM – 4:30PM
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Walk-In Clinic Holiday Schedule:
We are closed on:
- Memorial Day
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day, and
- New Year's Day
Walk-In Overview
Walk-In Care is designed for urgent medical needs that are not life threatening, but still require prompt attention. The service is intended to fill the gap between care provided during regular physician office hours and the Emergency Department. Walk-In Care supplements your primary care provider when you are unable to wait for the next available appointment.
Typical minor illnesses or injuries that are appropriate for Walk-In Care include:

Ear pain

Eye irritation

Fever or flu

Minor cuts, scrapes and bruises

Minor broken bones & fractures

(i.e. fingers, toes)

Skin rashes and infections

Sore throat or cough

Sprains and strains

Urinary burning

Vomiting, diarrhea or dehydration
When to Seek Emergency Care

Alcohol or drug intoxication or overdose

Amputations or severe lacerations

Bone fractures

Facial or eye trauma

Fever in newborn (less than 3 months old)

Gunshot or knife wounds

Heavy, uncontrolled bleeding

Loss of consciousness

Moderate to severe burns

Poisoning

Pregnancy-related problems

Seizures or convulsions

Serious head, neck or back injury

Severe abdominal pain

Severe chest pain

Severe headache

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Signs of heart attack or stroke

Suicidal or homicidal feelings