From minor wounds to suspected fractures, our providers treat a wide range of everyday injuries for adults and children. Many of our clinics have on-site X-ray, so you can often find out whether something is broken and get treated in the same visit.
Twisted ankles, tweaked knees, and pulled muscles are some of the most common injuries we see. A pulled muscle typically takes a few days to a few weeks to heal, depending on how badly it is strained, and the classic RICE approach (rest, ice, compression, elevation) is the best first step at home. If the pain is severe, you cannot put weight on it, or it is not improving, come in. We can examine the area, order an X-ray to rule out a fracture, and fit you with a brace or splint.
Minor cuts and lacerations that need cleaning, wound care, or a few stitches are a great fit for urgent care. Our providers will close the wound, help prevent infection, and check whether your tetanus shot is up to date, offering a booster if it has been more than five years.
First-degree burns, insect stings, animal bites, and skin reactions like poison ivy can all be evaluated and treated here. A poison ivy rash usually appears one to three days after contact and can last two to three weeks, moving through redness, itching, blistering, and finally crusting over. There is no true overnight cure, but a provider can prescribe stronger creams or oral steroids to calm severe itching and swelling and help it clear faster. For any severe allergic reaction with trouble breathing or facial swelling, call 911.
Wondering whether urgent care can handle a possible broken bone? In most cases, yes. Many CareFirst clinics offer on-site digital X-ray services to diagnose fractures, dislocations, and sprains, often with results before you leave. We can splint the injury and refer you to a specialist for follow-up if surgery or casting is needed. An X-ray is usually recommended when there is significant pain, swelling, limited movement, or an obvious deformity.
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Urgent care handles most minor injuries, but some situations need the emergency room: heavy bleeding that will not stop with pressure, bone visibly pushing through the skin, a serious head injury or loss of consciousness, or a severe allergic reaction. If you are ever unsure, call your nearest clinic first and we will point you in the right direction.
No appointment is needed. Walk into any CareFirst Urgent Care from 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week, or reserve your spot online. Hurt on the job? Our occupational medicine team also handles work-related injuries and workers’ comp. Find a location near you to get started.
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o not tough it out. Walk into a CareFirst Urgent Care today for fast injury care, or reserve your spot online. We are open every day from 8 am to 8 pm. Hurt on the job? Learn about our occupational medicine services.
Find Injury Care Near YouA poison ivy rash usually lasts two to three weeks. It tends to move through stages: redness and itching first, then bumps and blisters, then crusting and healing. Wash the area and any clothing that touched the plant, avoid scratching, and use cool compresses and anti-itch creams. There is no overnight fix, but a provider can prescribe stronger treatments if the rash is widespread, on your face, or severely swollen.
A mild pull often feels better within a few days to two weeks, while a more significant strain can take several weeks. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation help early on. If the pain is severe, you hear a pop, or you cannot use the muscle, come in so we can check for a more serious injury.
Yes. Many CareFirst clinics have on-site digital X-ray to diagnose fractures and dislocations, often with same-visit results. We can splint the injury and refer you for casting or specialist care if needed. See our X-ray services page for locations.
Yes. Our providers clean and close minor cuts and lacerations with stitches, skin adhesive, or other wound care, and can update your tetanus shot at the same visit.
Absolutely. Our occupational medicine services cover work-related injuries, workers’ comp visits, and return-to-work evaluations.
No. Walk in any day from 8 am to 8 pm, or reserve your spot online to shorten your wait.
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