At Innovation Health, we believe primary care should be your first stop for more than just checkups and chronic condition management. One of the major benefits of being a member of a Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic is that you have immediate access to high-quality care when unexpected minor injuries, sprains, or infections occur. We’re here to keep you out of urgent care centers and emergency rooms for the issues we can handle efficiently and affordably in our clinic.
Immediate Access to Your Provider
In a traditional healthcare setting, patients with minor injuries or infections often wait days for an appointment or resort to expensive urgent care or ER visits. At Innovation Health, our DPC model eliminates those barriers. Our members enjoy same-day or next-day appointments and direct communication with their provider.
This means if you twist your ankle on a weekend hike, cut your hand while cooking, or wake up with a painful earache, you don’t have to wait it out. You can text, call, or schedule an immediate visit—often the same day. The convenience and peace of mind this access provides are a cornerstone of how we deliver care.
Minor Injuries We Treat In-House
Our clinic is equipped to treat a wide range of minor injuries and ailments without sending you elsewhere. Here are some of the most common injuries we handle:
- Sprains and Strains: We evaluate the extent of joint or muscle injuries and provide immobilization, bracing, and follow-up care. If needed, we’ll coordinate imaging (like X-rays) with local partners at cash-friendly prices.
- Cuts and Lacerations: Whether it’s a kitchen mishap or a minor accident, we clean and suture wounds, apply sterile dressings, and offer tetanus boosters if needed.
- Burns: We assess minor burns, provide wound care, and offer pain management. For moderate injuries, we help determine if specialist care is necessary.
- Contusions and Bruises: We help manage pain and swelling with conservative care and monitor for complications.
- Splinters, Foreign Objects, and Bites: Whether it’s a splinter under the skin or an insect bite, we’re equipped to remove foreign objects, clean wounds, and treat resulting inflammation or infection.
By managing these injuries directly in our clinic, we help our members avoid long waits and high costs while still receiving high-quality medical attention.
Sprains and Strains: What to Expect at Innovation Health
Sprains (injuries to ligaments) and strains (injuries to muscles or tendons) are incredibly common, especially among active individuals. At Innovation Health, here’s how we manage these injuries:
- Immediate Assessment: We examine the injured area, test range of motion, and evaluate swelling and bruising.
- Treatment Plan: Depending on severity, we may recommend RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation), anti-inflammatory medications, bracing, and light activity modifications.
- Follow-Up: We closely monitor your healing with follow-up visits included in your membership—no extra cost.
- Referral Coordination: If imaging or specialist input is needed, we coordinate referrals and ensure pricing transparency.
Our goal is to get you back on your feet quickly and safely, without you needing to bounce around from clinic to clinic.
Infections We Commonly Treat
Minor infections are another area where we provide fast, effective care without the red tape. Here are some of the most common infections we handle:
- Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs): Colds, sinus infections, and sore throats are evaluated to determine if antibiotics are needed—or if symptom relief is the better route.
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): We perform in-clinic testing and prescribe treatment based on results, often on the same day.
- Ear Infections: Whether in adults or children, we diagnose and treat inner and outer ear infections quickly to relieve pain.
- Skin Infections: We treat infected cuts, boils, abscesses, and cellulitis. We also perform incision and drainage procedures when needed.
- Stomach Bugs and Gastroenteritis: We manage mild dehydration, provide anti-nausea medications, and determine if further care is necessary.
Infection symptoms can escalate quickly, so we prioritize same-day visits and treatment plans that get you on the road to recovery fast.
On-Site Medications and Supplies
One major advantage of being a patient at Innovation Health is that we dispense many common medications directly from our clinic. This means when you come in for a sprain or infection, you don’t have to make another stop at a pharmacy. From antibiotics and anti-inflammatories to wound care supplies and braces, we have you covered.
Not only does this save you time, but it can also save you money—especially if you’re not using traditional insurance. We maintain transparent pricing and aim to keep common treatment items in stock.
When to Seek Emergency Care
While we handle a wide range of minor issues in-house, we’ll always let you know when an injury or illness is beyond our scope. If you experience:
- Severe bleeding that doesn’t stop
- Suspected broken bones or dislocations
- Major burns
- Chest pain or difficulty breathing
- High fever with altered mental status
…we’ll help guide you to the appropriate urgent or emergency facility—and even communicate with those providers if needed to ensure continuity of care.
Affordable Care That Makes Sense
When patients have a minor injury or infection, the last thing they want is a surprise bill. With traditional insurance-based care, patients often face large deductibles, confusing bills, and long waits.
At Innovation Health, everything works differently. Your membership covers the visit, the provider’s time, and even most follow-ups. We eliminate the guesswork and keep costs predictable.
We believe in care that’s simple, effective, and focused on you. That’s why our approach to minor injuries and infections reflects our broader philosophy: quality care that’s accessible, transparent, and built around your needs—not insurance billing codes.
Real Patient Stories
Take Sarah, for example—a mom of three who sliced her finger while meal prepping. She texted our clinic, was seen the same morning, received stitches on-site, and left with everything she needed for wound care. No waiting room, no urgent care bill, no stress.
Or Mike, a weekend warrior who rolled his ankle playing softball. We examined the injury, ruled out a fracture, fitted him with a brace, and followed up within the week to ensure proper healing—all included in his monthly membership.
Stories like these are common at Innovation Health. Our members don’t waste time figuring out where to go. They call us first, and we take it from there.
The Bottom Line
At Innovation Health, your health doesn’t have to take a backseat to insurance delays or expensive ER visits. Whether it’s a sprain, a cut, or a stubborn infection, we’re your go-to clinic for timely, effective, and affordable care.
Our goal is to provide everything we can right here in the clinic—from diagnosis to treatment to follow-up—so you can skip the chaos of traditional care and get back to what matters.
Not a member yet? Now’s the time to discover how Direct Primary Care can simplify your life. Join Innovation Health and experience healthcare the way it should be: direct, personal, and always available when you need it most.