The term minor emergency can be misleading because it is nothing to brush off as something that doesn’t need to be looked at.  It simply means that it can a minor emergency can be treated outside of a hospital emergency room.   Minor emergencies are not life-threatening conditions but they benefit from urgent treatment. However, if they are left untreated, you may end up in the emergency room.   Minor emergencies include:   - Injuries such as sprains and strains - Mild lacerations or cuts - Broken bones - Headaches and migraines - Minor infections - Prolonged cold and flu symptoms - Stomach aches, including nausea and vomiting - Mild asthma attacks - Rashes and skin lesions - Animal and insect bites - Minor head injuries such as a concussion - Whiplash - Minor dislocations - Falls - Nosebleeds - Foreign bodies - Minor burns and scalds   Contingent on which minor emergency you experience, your treatment will vary. We can provide stitches, casting, antibiotics, and other prescriptions if needed.