X-ray for Villa Park, IL cyclists, runners and families
After a spill on the Illinois Prairie Path or the Salt Creek Trail, Villa Park, IL riders and runners can get an X-ray about 6.5 miles south in Westmont, IL. The imaging is at Urgent Care Center of Westmont, 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A. Take IL-83 south, Ogden Ave west, then Cass Ave south.
The Illinois Prairie Path and the Salt Creek Trail both pass through Villa Park, IL, and bike spills are a common reason for wrist and collarbone X-rays.
X-ray is only at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, in Westmont, IL; the Jewel-Osco clinic at Ogden and Cass does not have it.
About 6.5% of Villa Park, IL residents have no health insurance (U.S. Census Bureau estimate); self-pay visits start at $125, with the X-ray charged separately.
About 22% of Villa Park, IL residents are under 18, and the FDA advises special care when imaging children.
Villa Park, IL started as two subdivisions, Villa Park and Ardmore, which incorporated in 1914 as the Village of Ardmore and took the Villa Park name in 1917. Today the Garden Village is crossed by the Illinois Prairie Path and the Salt Creek Trail, and both see steady bike and foot traffic. Even a smooth path can end in a fall.
A front wheel that catches a rut and sends you over the handlebars onto your hands
A collarbone or shoulder that takes the full force of a sideways fall
A runner's ankle rolled on a root or loose gravel
A foot that hurts more with each run, sometimes a sign of a stress injury in the bone
A finger jammed against the handlebars or the ground
MedlinePlus lists falls and sports injuries as common causes of fractures and says a provider will likely order an X-ray to check whether a bone is broken. Our X-ray diagnostic imaging page explains what the test shows.
From the trail to Cass Ave
Get off the trail safelyMove to the side, check yourself over and keep the injured arm or leg still.
Head south on IL-83From ZIP 60181, take IL-83 (Kingery Hwy) south through Oakbrook Terrace and Oak Brook to Ogden Ave (US-34).
Turn west on OgdenDrive to Cass Ave. Our Immediate Care Center of Westmont Inside Jewel-Osco is on the corner but has no X-ray.
Continue south on CassThe main clinic at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, is about 1 mile away in a straight line and has on-site imaging.
Both clinics are open 9 AM to 6 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 5 PM on weekends. More on the drive is on our Villa Park, IL page.
Paying for an X-ray without insurance
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The U.S. Census Bureau counted 22,263 residents in Villa Park, IL in 2020, and about 6.5% have no health insurance, roughly one person in 15. You can still be seen. Self-pay visits at Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, start at $125, and an X-ray is an added charge.
Ask the front desk for the X-ray price before the picture is taken
Tell staff at check-in that you are paying on your own
Ask for a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges if you are not using insurance
If you have Medicaid, BCBS Medicaid Community, Meridian and CountyCare are on our accepted list; call to confirm
Plans we accept also include BCBS PPO, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and ACPN. See cost and insurance for the full list.
Riding and running smarter on Villa Park, IL trails
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Wear a helmet on every ride, even a short one
Use gloves, which protect the palms if you land on your hands
Slow down on loose gravel, wet leaves and road crossings
Add lights and bright clothing for dusk and early morning
Replace worn running shoes and build up distance gradually
Older walkers deserve extra care too. About 15% of Villa Park, IL residents are 65 or older, and the CDC says more than one in four adults that age falls each year, with breaks of the wrist, arm, ankle and hip among the results.
Kids from Districts 45 and 48
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About 22% of Villa Park, IL residents are under 18, and many attend District 45 and District 48 schools. Children are more sensitive to radiation, the FDA notes, so special care is taken with them. Our clinicians examine your child first and order an X-ray only when it will change the plan.
Online check-in reserves a spot at the Cass Ave clinic, or you can walk in. A clinician on our team, led by board-certified physicians, examines the injury, decides whether an X-ray will help, and reviews the picture with you. The plan may include home care, a follow-up visit or a referral to a specialist.
I went over my handlebars on the Prairie Path. Which bones might need an X-ray?
It depends on where you landed and what hurts. Riders who fall forward often hurt a wrist, forearm, elbow or collarbone. A clinician examines you first and X-rays only the areas where a break seems possible. Pain right over a bone or a joint you cannot move is a strong reason to check.
How much will an X-ray cost if I live in Villa Park, IL and have no insurance?
A general self-pay visit starts at $125, and the X-ray is an added charge that depends on what is imaged. Ask the front desk for the price before the picture is taken. If you are not using insurance, you can also request a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges.
Is an X-ray at urgent care cheaper than one at the ER?
For injuries that are not emergencies, urgent care usually costs less than an emergency room visit, though your exact share depends on your plan or the self-pay price. Our guide to urgent care vs. ER cost explains the difference. If any warning sign below applies, go to the ER regardless of cost.
What is a collarbone X-ray like?
You stand or lie still while one or more pictures are taken of the shoulder area. You will be asked to remove necklaces and any clothing with metal near the shoulder. You do not feel the X-ray itself, though moving a sore shoulder into position can be uncomfortable. Tell us about any chance of pregnancy.
Should I keep riding if my wrist only hurts a little after a fall?
Stop and check it. Mild pain that fades quickly is often a bruise or strain. If the wrist swells, bruises, or hurts when you grip the handlebars or press on the bone, have it examined. Small wrist breaks can feel like a sprain at first.
