Do Urgent Cares Do Stitches? Laceration Repair in Battle Creek

Most cuts can be treated safely at urgent care, not the ER — saving you time and money.

At East Columbia Urgent Care & Ortho, we offer expert walk-in laceration repair including stitches, glue, steri-strips, tetanus shots, and wound cleaning.

When Does a Cut Need Stitches?

Get evaluated if:

• The cut is deeper than ½ inch

• Edges won’t close

• Bleeding continues

• It’s on the face, hands, joints

• It was caused by glass or metal

• You’re unsure

What Wounds Do We Treat?

✔ Kitchen/knife cuts
✔ Sports injuries
✔ Work injuries
✔ Falls
✔ Pet scratches
✔ Facial cuts
✔ Small punctures

Telehealth for Wound Checks

After stitches, you can follow up through telehealth:

👉 Book a virtual wound check:
https://ecucoscheduling.as.me/

Where to Get Stitches in Battle Creek

📍 1250 E Columbia Ave, Suite B
⏰ Open daily, 8 AM – 6 PM
🚶 Walk-in anytime
📞 269-883-6052

Final Thoughts

Most cuts and lacerations can be safely treated at urgent care — without the long wait or high cost of the ER.

Walk into ECUC anytime for fast, expert wound care and stitches.