Every year, millions of people get sick with influenza. Commonly known as the flu, it is a highly contagious viral infection. It targets the respiratory system – the nose, throat, and lungs. The flu virus travels through the air in droplets when infected people cough, sneeze, or talk. It is also possible for you to pick
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When injured or feeling unwell, your doctor may require you to get an X-ray. This imaging technique lets your physician see within your body to give you a more accurate diagnosis of your present condition. Therapies and surgeries can be better planned when your physician has an X-ray image as a reference. Here are some important
Read MoreVisiting an Urgent Care Center During a Pandemic
When you or a loved one comes down with a respiratory infection, you may wonder if it’s the cold or the flu. It’s essential to know the difference between the two seasonal problems and arm yourself and your family against them. Read on to know more about these contagious illnesses and where you can go
Read MoreUrgent Care Versus Online Care
Are you feeling sick but unsure where you should seek treatment for your condition? Depending on the nature of your condition, there are two options you can try: urgent care and online care. Let’s talk about the differences between the two to help you determine which you might need for a particular situation. Urgent Care Urgent care
Read MoreUrgent Care Needs During a Pandemic
Amid the COVID-19 global pandemic, many people are concerned about encountering delays in receiving treatment, especially for acute conditions that are time-dependent. At Patient Care Now Urgent Care, your health will always be our top priority, regardless of the season. We remain your go-to place for a wide range of pressing medical needs whatever the time
Read MoreMost Common Pediatric Urgent Care Visits
Being prepared for life’s unexpected emergencies is something every parent understands. Peace of mind comes with knowing that you have a place that you can run to when your child is in need of urgent care. At Patient Care Now Urgent Care, our board-certified emergency medicine physicians are available to you every day of the week, to
Read MoreProtecting Your Family from the Flu
It’s that time of year again. We’re well into flu season, and actually we’re in the height of it now. You’ve been dealing with COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) for months, protecting yourself and your family from this novel virus affecting the entire world – and the flu (influenza virus) is yet another serious viral infection that travels the world.
Read MoreOrthopedic Urgent Care: When Time is of the Essence
Sports and outdoor activities may be fun, but they often come with their fair share of bumps, bruises, and injuries. If it is just a stinger or a bump that will turn to a bruise and a rainbow of colors as it heals, icing it or probably just “walking it off” is all you might
Read MorePreparing for Flu Season in the Midst of a COVID-19 Pandemic
It would be an understatement to say that we live in a different world than we did during the last flu season. Since March 2020, we have experienced lockdowns, changing recommendations, countless hospitalizations and deaths, and isolation from friends and family. The spread of COVID-19 across the globe, resulting in the kind of pandemic that hasn’t occurred in 100
Read MoreCommon Childhood Illnesses Your Pediatrician Can Treat
Children suffer from a variety of childhood illnesses that are sometimes unavoidable. As you raise your kids, you will be faced with a variety of such issues that you must learn to deal with quickly and effectively. Your child’s pediatrician is an excellent go-to resource for any illness that your child may develop. From preventive care steps,
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