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nonurgent

  • a word derived from urgent.
    urgent
    adjective
    compelling or requiring immediate action or attention; dire; pressing.

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As a result, libraries, nonurgent health clinics and parks are closed.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 29, 2025

Nurses will still be staffing the most vital services, such as intensive care units and chemotherapy, dialysis, and some pediatric services, but nonurgent medical attention will be much less available.

From New York Times Dec. 15, 2022

But many medical providers, including physicians, have policies that allow them to turn away patients with past-due bills for nonurgent care.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2022

New York state has asked 32 hospitals to postpone nonurgent elective scheduled surgeries.

From Washington Post Jan. 3, 2022

The Army secretary remains authorized to control Guard operations in the district and to consider district government requests for use of the Guard in the city for non-law enforcement purposes and in nonurgent situations.

From Seattle Times Dec. 30, 2021