The Urgent Care Association (UCA) is a membership association for urgent care health and management professionals, clinics and those who support the urgent care industry. Founded in 2004, UCA represents 6,500 urgent care professionals from more than 2,768 centers throughout the United States and abroad. UCA provides educational programs in clinical care and practice management, has a monthly Journal of Urgent Care Medicine and maintains an active online presence and member community for daily exchange of best practices. UCA provides leadership, learning, and resources for the successful practice of urgent care for its members.