Minor Injuries

Minor injuries happen to us all the time, and they include:

• Scrapes
• Cuts
• Bruises
• Sprains and Strains

How are Minor Injuries Treated?

Family Medicine doctors routinely take care of minor injuries right in the office.  We have the supplies and expertise to:

• Stitch cuts
• Remove stitches
• Clean and bandage scrapes and burns
• Evaluate and treat muscle and joint strains and sprains
• Evaluate and treat insect and animal bites

Contact Us

If you have a minor injury, contact one of our family medicine locations, to schedule an appointment. We can usually accommodate a visit on the day you call for an urgent visit and have evening hours for your convenience.

Minor Injuries: Additional Resources

Visit our patient education website for more information about minor injuries:

• Preventing Falls in the Hospital and at Home
• What to Do If You Fall

Visit our Health Library for additional information about minor injuries: