What is urgent care?
Northfield Urgent Care is a convenient alternative when your regular clinic is closed or you can’t see your doctor as soon as you would like. Northfield Urgent Care is for non-emergency problems such as sore throats, ear infections, injuries, burns, or cuts and bruises.
We are open days, nights and weekends. No appointment is necessary. Just walk in and receive care when you need it most.
What common conditions are treated in urgent care?
- Cuts requiring stitches
- Fractures
- Burns
- Animal bites
- Foreign objects in the eye, ear or nose
- Sore throats, earaches and other minor ailments for children and adults
- Insect bites
- Rashes
- Skin infections
- Sprains and strains
Who will care for me?
We are staffed with experienced physicians and physician assistants. We are equipped with laboratory and diagnostic X-ray services. On-site pharmacy services are also available.
How long will I have to wait?
Urgent care patients are generally treated on a first-come, first-served basis. While every attempt is made to see you as quickly as possible, wait times are based on the number of people seeking care as well as the seriousness of their condition. Every attempt will be made to have patients out the door in under one hour.
What happens after I leave urgent care?
You will be advised about any abnormal lab work or X-rays. If requested, a complete record of your treatment may also be sent to your primary care physician, who can provide any necessary follow-up care.
What forms of insurance and payment do you accept?
We accept most insurance plans (see insurance page for details), cash, personal checks, Visa‚ MasterCard and Discover.
When should I go to the emergency room?
Urgent care is not a substitute for emergency care. You should use a hospital’s emergency department for very serious or life-threatening problems. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, don’t wait! Call 911 or get to your nearest hospital emergency room:
- Chest pain
- Severe abdominal pain
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Sudden dizziness, weakness or loss of coordination or balance
- Sudden blurred vision
- Numbness in the face, arm or leg
- Sudden, severe headache
- Deep cuts or bleeding that won’t stop
- Coughing up or vomiting blood
- Severe burns
- Seizures
