Pediatric urgent care for Darien, IL children, straight up Cass Ave
Darien, IL parents can drive north on Cass Ave to Urgent Care Center of Westmont, about 3.1 miles away, for a child's fever, earache, tick bite, rash or sports injury. The main clinic you reach first has on-site X-ray, and both clinics are open seven days a week.
The Cass Ave route from Darien, IL to an X-ray clinic
Few towns have a simpler route to our door. From anywhere along Cass Ave in Darien, IL, drive north into downtown Westmont, IL. The main clinic, 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, sits just north of the railroad tracks. It is the first of our two clinics you reach, and the only one with X-ray. Coming off I-55, take the Cass Ave exit and head north.
From the east side of Darien, Route 83 north to Ogden Ave and then west leads to our clinic inside Jewel-Osco at 4 E Ogden Ave. Darien is a DuPage County city in Downers Grove Township with ZIP code 60561. Both clinics have free parking, and online check-in works for the Cass Ave clinic.
Saturday games at Darien Community Park and Westwood Park
The city names Darien Community Park and Westwood Park among its larger parks, and weekend games there bring rolled ankles, jammed fingers and scraped knees. HealthyChildren.org lists sprains, strains, growth plate irritation and stress fractures as the most common sports injuries in children and teens, and says most injuries in young athletes come from overuse.
Stop playHealthyChildren.org says to stop the activity if it hurts. Playing through pain can make an injury worse.
Cool and rest itWrap a cold pack in a thin cloth, and prop the arm or leg on a pillow.
Press gently along the boneIn a growing child, tenderness right over the bone should be checked by a provider, even if swelling is mild.
The City of Darien notes that Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve lies partly inside city limits. The CDC says ticks live in grassy, brushy and wooded areas, and even in backyards, and are most active from April through September. Its advice for after a family walk:
Shower within two hours of coming indoors
Check your child from head to toe: under the arms, in and around the ears, inside the belly button, behind the knees, in the hair and around the waist
Tumble dry clothes on high heat for 10 minutes
Check the dog and the daypacks before they come inside
Skip oil of lemon eucalyptus and PMD repellents on children under 3
HealthyChildren.org says to call if you cannot remove a tick, if the bite looks infected, or if a fever or rash appears within 4 weeks. Our tick bite care covers stuck ticks and rashes after a bite.
From check-in to care plan: your child's visit
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Board-certified physicians lead the team at Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont. A parent or legal guardian checks the child in and gives consent. A clinician then checks vital signs, asks what happened and examines your child, explaining each step.
If a test will change the plan, we may do a rapid strep test, a flu test, a urine test or an X-ray at the Cass Ave clinic. We then recommend treatment, which may include prescription medicine when appropriate, and tell you which changes to watch for at home. Ask for a school note if your child will miss class. The pediatric urgent care service page lists what we treat.
Grandparents, consent and cost for Darien, IL families
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With about one Darien, IL resident in four at 65 or older, grandparents often help with child care. A parent or legal guardian needs to consent to a child's care, so if a grandparent will bring your child, call (630) 324-6825 first and ask what the clinic needs.
Census Bureau estimates show about 7.4% of Darien, IL residents without health insurance. Self-pay visits start at $125, and some tests cost more. Accepted plans include BCBS PPO, BCBS Medicaid Community, Meridian, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. Call to confirm, and see cost and insurance.
Matching a Darien, IL child's problem to the right place
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The American Academy of Pediatrics describes urgent care as the place for problems that are not life-threatening but should not wait several days, such as ear pain, a sprained ankle, a cut that may need stitches or a suspected fracture with no visible deformity. Your pediatrician remains the place for checkups, refills and long-term care. The emergency warning signs are listed at the bottom of this page.
My child twisted an ankle at a Darien, IL park. Do we need an X-ray?
Maybe. If your child cannot put weight on it, the pain sits right over the bone, or swelling is severe, have it checked. Go to 29 N Cass Ave, our only clinic with X-ray, which is straight up Cass Ave from Darien, IL.
Which tick repellent is safe for a young child?
The CDC recommends EPA-registered repellents with ingredients such as DEET or picaridin, and says not to use oil of lemon eucalyptus or PMD on children under 3. HealthyChildren.org advises putting repellent on your hands first, then on your child's face, avoiding the eyes and mouth.
How long after a tick bite should I watch my child?
HealthyChildren.org says to call if a fever or rash appears within 4 weeks of the bite. Mark the date on a calendar and check the spot every few days. Come in sooner if the bite looks red, warm and swollen.
Are you open on Sundays for Darien, IL kids?
Yes. Both Westmont, IL clinics are open Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and weekdays from 9 AM to 6 PM. Walk in, or check in online for the Cass Ave clinic.
Can the Jewel-Osco clinic check a sports injury?
It can see illness and many minor problems, but it has no X-ray. For a sports injury that might be a break, go to 29 N Cass Ave instead. For a fever, cough or sore throat, either clinic works.
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