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Sick Visit
The Drip Lounge Wellness Center
Same-Day Care for Cold, Flu, Sore Throat, and UTI Symptoms
Feeling off can quietly take over your day. Whether it is a sore throat that will not ease up, a fever that lingers, or that familiar discomfort that might point to a UTI, waiting days for an available appointment is not always an option. The Drip Lounge Wellness Center now offers sick visits at our Mount Pleasant, SC, location for those who need answers and a clear plan the same day. A nurse practitioner evaluates your symptoms, orders rapid testing when appropriate, and builds a treatment plan before you leave. This is the same medically guided, personalized approach our patients already count on, now extended to acute illness care. Prescriptions are issued when clinically appropriate, and every visit is centered around your individual needs, not a rushed checklist.
What is a Sick Visit?
When something feels wrong, you deserve more than a guess. A sick visit at The Drip Lounge Wellness Center is a focused, nurse practitioner-led appointment designed to evaluate acute illness, not routine wellness concerns. That means a focused assessment of cold and flu symptoms, persistent sore throat, or urinary discomfort, paired with on-site testing when your provider recommends it. Rather than being sent somewhere else for answers, you receive a full clinical evaluation and a clear next step, all in one visit.
How It Works
Your appointment begins with a conversation. Your provider takes the time to understand your symptoms, how long they have been present, and what your daily routine looks like. From there, clinical judgment guides the process. Testing for flu A and B, COVID, RSV, or strep can be processed on site in most cases, so you often leave with answers before the end of your visit.
For suspected urinary concerns, an in-office urine dipstick test is performed during your visit. When your provider wants a more complete picture, a urine culture may be sent to an outside lab. Those results take additional processing time, and your provider follows up with you directly once they return. Throughout the appointment, the goal is clarity, not just a diagnosis. You leave with a treatment plan that reflects what is actually going on, and prescriptions are written when clinically appropriate for your situation.
What to Expect
This service is available at our Mount Pleasant location. We recommend booking online or calling ahead to ensure your provider is available, as consultation times can vary. When you arrive, your provider reviews your symptoms and medical background, discusses testing options, and explains results before you leave. The Drip Lounge Wellness Center does not bill insurance for this service. The provider evaluation is $175, with any testing priced separately and reviewed with you before it begins. Bringing a photo ID and a brief summary of your symptoms, current medications, and any relevant history helps your provider build the most accurate plan from the start.
Who We Treat
Many of our patients already rely on The Drip Lounge Wellness Center for IV therapy, hormone support, and recovery services. This offering is designed to meet a different moment, when you feel unwell and need to be seen today. It is a supportive option for those experiencing cold or flu symptoms, a sore throat that is getting worse rather than better, or discomfort suggesting a possible UTI. It is also a practical choice for Coleman Boulevard area residents, Lowcountry commuters, and those throughout the Mount Pleasant area who need answers quickly and cannot afford to be sidelined by illness during peak season. Cash pay pricing keeps the process simple, with no insurance paperwork and no surprises.
Why Choose The Drip Lounge
Nurse practitioners Kimberly Jones, MSN, FNP-C, FMACP, and Samantha Elliott, DNP, FNP-C, FMACP, bring the same medically guided approach to every sick visit that patients already know from our wellness services. On-site testing for flu A and B, COVID, RSV, and strep means you are not sent elsewhere for answers. Transparent pricing, a calm environment, and flexible scheduling make same-day sick visits in Mount Pleasant simple, fast, and stress-free. During Mount Pleasant’s mild but humid Lowcountry winters, when cold and flu season tends to stretch well into the new year, having a trusted provider nearby makes a meaningful difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a sick visit at The Drip Lounge?
It is a nurse practitioner-led appointment for acute illness symptoms including cold, flu, sore throat, and suspected UTI, scheduled around your availability. Your provider evaluates your symptoms, recommends testing when appropriate, and builds a treatment plan, with prescriptions issued when clinically indicated.
How much does a sick visit in Mount Pleasant, SC cost?
The provider evaluation is $175. Any testing for flu, COVID, RSV, strep, or urinary concerns is priced separately and reviewed with you before it begins.
Is an appointment required for same-day care in Mount Pleasant?
We recommend booking online or calling ahead to confirm availability before your visit. This helps ensure your provider is ready for you, as appointment times can vary throughout the day.
What rapid testing is available?
On-site rapid testing covers flu A and B, COVID, RSV, and strep. Most results are available during the same visit, giving your provider the information needed to build an accurate treatment plan.
Can I be evaluated and treated for a UTI?
Yes. Suspected UTI symptoms are assessed with an in-office urine dipstick test. When your provider wants more detail, a urine culture is sent to an outside lab, and those results require additional processing time before they are available.
Does The Drip Lounge accept insurance for this service?
This is a cash-pay service and insurance is not billed. Pricing is discussed with you upfront, and there are no unexpected charges after your visit.
What symptoms are covered during a sick visit?
Cold and flu symptoms, a persistent sore throat, and suspected UTI discomfort are the primary focus of this service. Your provider determines during the evaluation whether testing or additional follow-up is appropriate for your situation.
Can I come in for a rapid test without a full provider evaluation?
Testing at The Drip Lounge is part of a complete clinical appointment, not a stand-alone service. Your provider evaluates your symptoms first, because test results are most useful when reviewed alongside a full assessment.
How long does the appointment take?
Most visits wrap up within one appointment, including evaluation and any on-site testing. Urine cultures are the exception, as those results come from an outside lab and require follow-up.
Will I receive a prescription during my visit?
Prescriptions are issued when clinically appropriate based on your provider’s assessment. Not every evaluation requires medication, and your provider walks you through the reasoning behind your plan before you leave.
Where can I find a sick visit near Mount Pleasant, SC?
The Drip Lounge Wellness Center offers sick visits at our Mount Pleasant location at 736 Coleman Blvd, Suite 120, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. We recommend calling ahead or booking online to confirm availability before you come in.
What should I bring to my appointment?
A photo ID and a brief description of your symptoms, including when they started, are all you need. Sharing any relevant medication history, allergies, or prior infections helps your provider build a more accurate and personalized plan.
Don't Let Illness Side-Track Your Week.
Feeling under the weather should not mean waiting days for answers. Visit our Mount Pleasant location for a same-day sick visit, rapid testing, and a treatment plan tailored to what you are actually experiencing. Book online or call ahead to confirm availability.
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