It’s 7 pm on a Friday night when you hear
what sounds like a tumble or fall, followed by a loud shriek. Your
five-year-old is crying, holding his wrist. It appears to be injured or,
worse still, fractured.
You know your child needs immediate care – and your doctor’s office
is closed. Where do you go for the care your little one needs?
In the past year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 93.6% of children had contact with a
health care professional.
Most of these cases were for preventive care and regular checkups. But
many visits were for illnesses or injuries – which are generally
unexpected, out of our control and may occur after regular office hours.