Minor Injuries: When to Visit Urgent Care 

Sprained ankle? Cut finger? Get fast, expert care today at Marpeh Urgent Care.

Injuries happen — during sports, at work, or even while walking your dog. While some can be treated at home, others need professional attention to avoid long-term damage.

At Marpeh Urgent Care & Family Health Center in Niles, IL, we treat a wide range of non-life-threatening injuries for both adults and children, including:

• Sprains and strains
• Minor fractures
• Cuts and lacerations
• Bruises and joint pain
• Sports injuries

We serve patients from Niles, Skokie, Morton Grove, Des Plaines, and nearby areas — no appointment needed.

When to Visit Our Urgent Care for an Injury

Come see us for sprains, strains, and minor injuries that need prompt, professional care — without the long wait of an ER.

You should come in if:

• The injured area is painful, swollen, or bruised, but you can still move it or bear some weight
• You heard a pop or crack and want to make sure it’s nothing serious
• Pain or swelling isn’t improving after 24–48 hours
• You suspect a mild or small fracture and want evaluation before going to the ER

We provide expert evaluation, splints, stitches, and referrals for X-rays or specialists when needed — so you get the right care quickly and conveniently.

⚠️ When to Go to the ER Instead

If your injury or symptoms feel severe, alarming, or life-threatening, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Room.

Urgent care is not for critical emergencies, but it’s the right place for quick evaluation and treatment of minor injuries.

Why Choose Marpeh Urgent Care?

1. Walk-in visits — no appointment needed
2. Multilingual care (English, Ukrainian, Russian)
3. Child-friendly environment
4. Serving Niles, Skokie, Morton Grove & nearby areas

Whether it’s a sprained wrist or a cut that needs stitches, our team is ready to help you heal — quickly and safely.