What Little Big Care Can Test and Treat

Full-Service Pediatric Urgent Care, Delivered to Your Door

Many parents discover Little Big Care when their child is sick, and they need help fast. One of the most common questions we hear is simple but important:

“Can you actually do everything an urgent care can do?”

The answer is yes. Little Big Care provides comprehensive pediatric urgent care services, delivered directly to your home, hotel, or vacation rental, without the waiting room.

Below is a clear overview of what Little Big Care can test for, treat, and manage during a visit.


Pediatric Testing Available at Home

Little Big Care offers on-site testing to help quickly identify common childhood illnesses and guide treatment decisions.

Testing includes:

  • Flu testing

  • Strep testing

  • COVID testing

  • Urine testing

  • Glucose testing

Testing is performed during the visit when medically appropriate, allowing families to get answers quickly without multiple appointments.


Wound Care for Children

Injuries happen, and many can be safely treated at home by experienced pediatric providers.

Wound care services include:

  • Skin glue

  • Stitches

  • Scalp staples

This allows children to receive timely care without long urgent care or emergency room waits.


Injury Care and X-Ray Coordination

For injuries that require additional evaluation, Little Big Care can initiate next steps quickly.

Injury care includes:

  • Splints

  • Slings

  • Evaluation of minor injuries

When imaging is needed, providers can:

  • Order STAT X-rays at local radiology facilities

  • Coordinate results to guide treatment decisions


Prescription Medications, Without the Extra Pharmacy Trip

When a medication is prescribed, Little Big Care offers flexible options to make care easier for families.

Prescriptions can be:

  • Sent to your preferred pharmacy, or

  • Provided at the visit when available, helping families avoid a trip to the pharmacy

Common medications available may include:

  • Tamiflu

  • Oral antibiotics

  • Eye and ear drops

  • Creams and ointments

  • Albuterol inhalers and spacers

  • Zofran

Medication availability may vary, and providers will review options during the visit.


Lab Testing and Send-Out Studies

When additional testing is needed, Little Big Care can arrange laboratory studies to support diagnosis and care.

Send-out labs may include:

  • Urine testing for UTI

  • Respiratory panels

  • Strep testing

  • Blood tests

  • Stool tests

  • Wound cultures


Why This Matters for Families

Parents often delay care because they assume in-home services are limited. In reality, many common pediatric urgent care needs can be addressed safely and effectively without leaving home.

Seeing a child in a familiar environment can:

  • Reduce stress for both parent and child

  • Avoid exposure to other illnesses

  • Allow faster evaluation and treatment

  • Eliminate unnecessary trips between facilities


Full-Scale Pediatric Urgent Care On Your Schedule

Little Big Care is designed to meet families where they are, providing high-quality pediatric urgent care when it’s needed most.

If your child is sick or injured and you’re wondering whether in-home care is appropriate, a same-day evaluation can help determine the best next steps. Book a Visit or call (719) 435-9979.


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