X-ray for Darien, IL residents, straight up Cass Ave
Darien, IL residents can drive north on Cass Avenue about 3.1 miles to reach on-site X-ray at Urgent Care Center of Westmont, 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, in Westmont, IL. Coming from Darien, it is the first of our two clinics you reach, and it is the only one with imaging.
Cass Avenue: the most direct line from Darien, IL to X-ray
Few towns have an easier trip to our imaging. Cass Avenue runs north out of Darien, IL into downtown Westmont, IL, and our main clinic sits just north of the railroad tracks. The City of Darien notes two I-55 interchanges, at Cass Avenue and at Lemont Road, so drivers on the interstate can exit at Cass and head north.
Keep in mind that our second site, the Immediate Care Center of Westmont Inside Jewel-Osco at 4 E Ogden Ave, is farther north and has no X-ray. If an injury may need a picture, stop at 29 N Cass Ave and do not drive past it. Our Darien, IL page has more on routes from ZIP 60561.
Loose limestone and rocky ground at Waterfall Glen
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County describes Waterfall Glen as a 2,503-acre preserve with almost 11 miles of limestone- and turf-covered trails. The main entrance is on Northgate Road, a quarter mile west of Cass Avenue, and people come to hike, bike, ride horses and ski cross-country. Loose stone and the rocky area near the falls can catch a foot or send a bike sideways.
A rolled ankle that swells fast on a limestone path
A wrist or collarbone that hurts after a bike skid
A knee or shin hit on rock near the waterfall
A fall from a horse onto a shoulder or arm
Get to a safe spot, keep the injured part still, and use a cold pack wrapped in cloth. From the Northgate Road lot, Cass Avenue takes you north to the clinic. MedlinePlus notes that falls and sports injuries are common causes of fractures, and that an X-ray is the usual way to tell whether a bone is broken.
Saturday games at Darien Community Park and Westwood Park
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The city names Darien Community Park and Westwood Park among its larger parks, and weekend games bring their share of twisted ankles and jammed fingers. This table can help you decide whether to come in.
Sports injuries and whether an X-ray is likely to help
What happened
Is an X-ray likely?
What to do
Ankle rolled, but your child can walk on it and the bone is not tender
Often not needed
Rest, ice and raise it; come in if it is not improving
Ankle or foot hurts to stand on, or pressing on the bone hurts
Likely
Exam and X-ray at 29 N Cass Ave
Finger jammed and now swollen or hard to bend
Often
Exam and X-ray at 29 N Cass Ave
Knee twisted with a pop and swelling
Sometimes, to rule out a break
X-ray shows bone, not ligaments; the exam guides next steps
Census Bureau estimates put about 24% of Darien, IL residents at 65 or older. The CDC says falls can cause broken bones such as wrist, arm, ankle and hip fractures, and that fewer than half of older adults who fall tell their doctor. A fall that leaves pain or swelling is worth an exam.
Chest X-rays matter for this age group too. MedlinePlus lists age 65 and older as a risk factor for pneumonia and notes that older adults with pneumonia may feel weak. A chest X-ray is one of the tests a clinician may order. Blood work can also help; see lab testing for Darien, IL.
Paying for imaging in Darien, IL
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About 7.4% of Darien, IL residents have no health insurance. Self-pay visits at Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, start at $125, and the X-ray is an added charge. Ask for the price at check-in, and ask for a Good Faith Estimate if you are not using insurance.
Plans on our list include BCBS PPO, BCBS Advocate Good Samaritan HMO, Meridian, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and Medicare. Call (630) 324-6825 to confirm. Our cost and insurance page has the full list.
Your imaging visit, start to finish
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Check inBook online for the Cass Ave clinic or walk in. Hours are 9 AM to 6 PM weekdays and 9 AM to 5 PM weekends.
Be examinedA clinician from our team, led by board-certified physicians, decides whether an X-ray will help.
PrepareRemove metal near the area and tell us about any chance of pregnancy.
ReviewYour clinician goes over the images and the plan, which may include home care, follow-up or a specialist referral.
I hurt my ankle at Waterfall Glen. How do I get to the X-ray clinic from there?
From the main lot on Northgate Road, head to Cass Avenue and drive north through Darien, IL into Westmont, IL. Our main clinic at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, is just north of the railroad tracks. Keep the ankle raised and cool on the way, and let someone else drive if you can.
Do older Darien, IL residents with Medicare get X-rays at your clinic?
Yes. Medicare is on our accepted list, and our clinicians see adults of all ages for falls and other injuries. Medicare Advantage and supplement plans vary, so call (630) 324-6825 to confirm yours. Bring your cards, a photo ID and a list of your medicines.
What happens if the X-ray shows a broken bone?
Your clinician explains what the picture shows and what comes next. Depending on the break, that may include steps to protect the area at home, a follow-up visit or a referral to a bone specialist. MedlinePlus notes that a cast or splint is the most common treatment for a fracture.
Should I bring X-rays from another clinic?
Bring any reports you have, especially for the same injury. The FDA encourages patients to keep track of their imaging history and share it when a new exam is suggested. It can help your clinician compare pictures and avoid repeating an X-ray you do not need.
