Pediatric urgent care near Woodridge, IL for pool, trail and sick days
Woodridge, IL parents can reach Urgent Care Center of Westmont, about 4.5 miles northeast in Westmont, IL, by I-55 or I-355 when a child has a fever, swimmer's ear, a sore throat, a tick bite or a bike-trail injury. We see kids seven days a week, insured or not.
Insured or not: paying for a Woodridge, IL child's visit
Woodridge, IL has a higher share of uninsured residents than any other town on our service map. A child without coverage can still be seen at Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont.
Paying for a child's urgent care visit
Question
Answer
What does a basic self-pay visit cost?
From $125; some tests and services cost more
Can I get an estimate first?
Yes. People not using insurance can ask for a Good Faith Estimate
Is it less costly than the ER?
For problems that are not life-threatening, urgent care is often less costly, the AAP notes
Do you take Medicaid plans?
BCBS Medicaid Community, Meridian and CountyCare are on our list; call to confirm
Which private plans?
BCBS PPO, Cigna, Humana and UnitedHealthcare, among others
Pool days at Cypress Cove can end with a sore ear. The CDC explains that swimmer's ear is an infection of the outer ear canal, different from a middle ear infection behind the eardrum. HealthyChildren.org says it often starts with itching or a plugged feeling, then hurts when the ear is pulled or pushed, or when your child chews.
A clinician may clean the ear canal and prescribe ear drops, often for five to seven days
Your child may need to stay out of the water for a few days during treatment
Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can ease pain until the visit, if right for your child's age
Keep cotton swabs and other objects out of the ear
Twenty miles of biking trails and thousands of acres of forest preserve make Woodridge, IL a great place to ride, and a busy place for ticks. The CDC says ticks are most active from April through September and live in grassy, brushy or wooded areas, even backyards.
Shower within two hours of coming indoors
Check each child under the arms, in and around the ears, behind the knees, in the hair and around the waist
Tumble dry clothes on high heat for 10 minutes
Remove an attached tick with fine tweezers close to the skin and a steady pull; if it will not come out, see tick bite care
A spill onto an outstretched hand can hurt a wrist. In a growing child, tenderness right over a bone should be checked even if swelling is mild. See X-ray for Woodridge, IL.
I-55 or I-355: which clinic you reach first from Woodridge, IL
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I-55 to the Cass Ave exit
North on Cass Ave brings you to 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A first
On-site X-ray and lab testing
The choice for falls and possible breaks
I-355 to Ogden Ave
East on Ogden brings you to 4 E Ogden Ave first
Inside Jewel-Osco, with lab sample collection
Good for coughs, fevers and sore throats; direct line (630) 541-6113
The two clinics are about 1 mile apart. Both are open weekdays 9 AM to 6 PM and weekends 9 AM to 5 PM, with free parking, and online check-in works for the Cass Ave clinic. Woodridge uses ZIP code 60517.
School days in District 68 and District 99
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The American Academy of Pediatrics offers simple rules many schools follow. A child with a fever and cold symptoms should stay home until fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine. A child with strep should stay home until at least 12 hours after antibiotics start. Ear infections and pink eye without fever usually do not require missing school unless behavior changes.
Check your school's own policy, and ask us for a school note at the visit. Woodridge School District 68 and Community High School District 99 students can also book physicals for Woodridge, IL.
Consent and where Woodridge, IL parents can turn
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A parent or legal guardian needs to consent to care for a child under 18; if another adult will bring your child, call (630) 324-6825 ahead and ask what the clinic needs. Some of our staff speak Spanish. Most of Woodridge is in DuPage County, with smaller parts in Will and Cook counties, and your county does not change the care your child receives.
Our clinical team is led by board-certified physicians. Your pediatrician stays the home base for checkups and long-term care, and the emergency warning signs are listed at the bottom of this page. See our pediatric urgent care page and our Woodridge, IL page, plus our kids' care pages for Downers Grove, IL and Bolingbrook, IL.
Is urgent care less expensive than the ER for my uninsured child?
For problems that are not life-threatening, usually yes, the American Academy of Pediatrics notes. A general self-pay visit with us starts at $125, and you can ask for a Good Faith Estimate before your child is seen.
My child's ear hurts after the waterpark. Swimmer's ear or an ear infection?
Swimmer's ear affects the outer canal and usually hurts when the ear is pulled or pushed, according to HealthyChildren.org. A middle ear infection sits behind the eardrum and often follows a cold. A clinician can look in the ear and tell which it is.
How do I protect my child's ears during swim season?
For children who get swimmer's ear often, HealthyChildren.org suggests limiting time in the water, usually to under an hour, and drying the ears afterward. Never use cotton swabs in the ear canal.
Which highway should we take for a possible broken arm?
Take I-55 to the Cass Ave exit and drive north. You will reach 29 N Cass Ave first, our only clinic with X-ray. Keep the arm still with a wrapped cold pack on the way.
What should be in a bike-trail first aid kit for kids?
Pack bandages, clean gauze for pressing on a bleeding scrape, a small bottle of water for rinsing, antibacterial ointment and fine-tipped tweezers for splinters and ticks. Add sunscreen and insect repellent that fits your child's age.
“This office was absolutely amazing. The staff was so kind and so patient with me. I become very anxious when physical pain or discomfort is happening due to some personal quirks, and everyone was very kind and supportive and just made me feel safe and answered all my questions and concerns. Thank you so much!”
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“Everything went as smooth as can be with scheduling my virtual appointment. I also called the staff a few times to ask a few questions prior, and they couldn’t be any more friendly. Coming out of my appointment I feel less anxious as I feel they’ve provided the appropriate care that I need. I 100% recommend this provider.”
