Immediate Care in Aurora, IL (Weston Ave)

Immediate Care at VNA Health Care Aurora – Weston Ave

VNA Health Care offers Immediate Care services in Aurora, IL at our Weston Avenue location. You can visit our Immediate Care clinic without an appointment. It’s often faster and cheaper than going to the emergency room. Visit our clinic during our hours of operation to be seen by a doctor or nurse practitioner.

What Is Immediate Care?

Immediate care is a service for people who need quick medical help but don’t have a life-threatening emergency. Immediate Care is a good option for when you can’t wait to see your regular doctor.

Immediate Care Services in Aurora, IL

VNA’s Weston Avenue location is the only VNA clinic where you can get the following Immediate Care services:

• Suturing: stitches for minor cuts and scrapes, including wounds that may be deep but with bleeding under control.
• Radiology: X-rays of the bones and chest, for a possible broken bone and for certain chest-related symptoms (such as extended fever, extended cough, wheezing, or minor chest trauma).
• Soft casting: e.g., for a wrist or ankle injury
• Foreign body removal
• Care for minor corneal abrasions and burns

For all other acute needs, patients can be seen at any VNA location (with or without an appointment).

When to Go to Immediate Care

You should go to Immediate Care if you need help with common but minor injuries and illnesses. For example:

• A cold or cough
• A fever or sore throat
• Minor cuts or scrapes
• Sprains or strains
• Small burns
• Bug bites or rashes

VNA staff will direct you to our Immediate Care at Weston Avenue if your situation is urgent but minor. If your symptoms or injuries are severe, staff will direct you to the emergency room.

When to Go to the Emergency Room Instead of Immediate Care

Patients experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You should go to the emergency room if:

• You have trouble breathing
• You’re bleeding a lot
• You have chest pain or heart trouble
• You’re seriously hurt in an accident
• You have severe pain
• You experienced a seizure
• You have sudden weakness or numbness in your body
• You fainted or lost consciousness
• You have a high fever (105 degrees or more)
• You can’t keep fluids down (vomiting) or have nonstop diarrhea
• You hit your head, and lost consciousness, had a seizure, or started vomiting (even if it happens a few hours afterwards)
• You have burns that are larger than 2 or 3 inches, go all the way around an area like the wrist, or causes numbness
• You have a broken bone that looks visibly twisted or out of place, or if you can see bone/muscle

After your emergency has been treated at the hospital, you can come to VNA for your follow-up treatment.

In some cases, VNA staff can provide initial treatment (like x-rays for broken bones) but will direct you to the hospital if the situation requires more advanced care.

Immediate Care Clinic Address & Hours

Immediate Care services are available at the VNA Health Care – Aurora | Weston Avenue location: 323 Weston Avenue, Aurora, IL, 60505.

VNA’s Immediate Care in Aurora, IL at VNA is open 7 days a week:

• Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 8:00pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Getting Immediate Care at VNA Health Care

Patients with a suturing or radiology need can call 630-526-7952 for a same-day appointment time or walk in to VNA’s Weston Avenue location to be seen by Immediate Care staff.

If radiology or suturing needs are discovered during an exam at any other VNA clinic, VNA staff may refer the patient to Immediate Care at Weston Avenue.

Why Choose VNA for Your Immediate Care Needs

At VNA, we want to make sure you get the best care. Our mission is to provide services that are high quality, affordable and easy to access. We can help with language translation, benefits, or getting a referral to a specialist.

For VNA patients, Immediate Care visits are seamlessly connected to your primary care history. This means that you receive personalized, informed treatment every time. Because they have access to your VNA medical records and care team, our providers can make quicker, more accurate decisions. We save you time and unnecessary repeat visits.

Common Questions About Immediate Care

Can you go to Immediate Care without insurance?

Yes, you can still go to Immediate Care even if you don’t have insurance. We offer services to everyone, no matter if they have insurance or not. We also offer help to make sure you can get the care you need.

How much is Immediate Care without insurance?

The cost of Immediate Care without insurance depends on what services you need, for example, if you need lab or radiology services. At VNA, we try to keep the costs as low as possible. We have a sliding scale system based on family size and income. We can also help you figure out if you qualify for benefits and how to apply for them. You can call ahead to get an idea of how much it might cost, and we can help you find ways to pay.

Is Immediate Care the same as Urgent Care?

Immediate care and Urgent Care often mean the same thing. Both terms refer to situations that require immediate medical attention but aren’t life threatening. Something important you should know is that not all Immediate Care and Urgent Care centers offer the same services. Make sure to choose a center that can offer the treatment you need. VNA’s Immediate Care at Weston Avenue does x-rays, suturing and soft casting for minor emergencies.

Other Services at the Weston Avenue Clinic

The Weston Avenue clinic in Aurora also offers appointments and same-day/walk-in care for different medical needs, including:

• acute conditions: minor illness or injuries
• chronic conditions: ongoing medical conditions like as diabetes, hypertension, or asthma
• preventive care: regular checkups, vaccinations, and labs

You can find these services at all our locations, but remember that Immediate Care is currently exclusive to our Weston Avenue clinic in Aurora, IL.