If you require medical care, you may be unsure which type of facility is best for your needs. Choosing the right service can help save you time and money. Read on to find out more about what these facilities have to offer. Walk-in clinics provide easy access healthcare without an appointment. They were originally set
Read MoreThings you should know about urgent care clinics
If you need to see a medical professional for a condition that is not life-threatening, you do not have to go to the emergency room (ER). We all know how non-emergencies are treated in emergency rooms, like how long you have to wait, and also how expensive ER treatment can be. Urgent care clinics are an option
Read MoreHow to Be Prepared for an Emergency
Medical emergencies do not follow a schedule. They can occur anytime, without warning— late at night, on weekends, and on holidays. It goes without saying that you need to be prepared for them at all times. But what does “preparation” exactly entail? Let’s discuss how you and your family can become better prepared for a medical
Read MoreTips for the Best Urgent Care Experience
If you’re feeling sick or are injured, an urgent care center is the best place to go. While it’s not the place for life-threatening emergencies, it’s a great way to receive quick care for less serious illnesses and medical issues, such as sprains, strains, flu, and allergies, among others. More importantly, urgent care centers are convenient, accessible, and affordable.
Read MoreWhat to Do When a Medical Problem Calls for Urgent Care
If you have an urgent medical situation, and you think the only option you have is going to the ER when your primary care physician isn’t available, you probably haven’t heard of urgent care clinics. Like the ER, an urgent care clinic has highly qualified emergency physicians and nurses on staff, so the quality of care
Read MoreHow Finding the Right Urgent Care Clinic Can Make a Difference
While you can take all the necessary health precautions, there is no way to guarantee that you won’t get injured or sick and will need to go to a doctor for redress. If you or your loved ones get into an accident, for instance, it’s important to receive timely medical attention. Left untreated, what may
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Your Pediatrician During COVID-19
The pandemic of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) has affected virtually everyone worldwide. While you may not have been infected with the disease, your concerns for your family are never far from the forefront of your mind. While the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in children comprise only 11% of all the overall cases, you still have
Read MoreWays to Protect Yourself if Your Medical Provider Tells You that You Have an Increased Risk of Contracting COVID-19
Your family doctor or favorite nurse practitioner has told you that you have a heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019). You know very well that COVID-19 is a serious infectious disease. Now, what should you do? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has helpful recommendations for decreasing the likelihood of contracting COVID-19, even
Read MoreHow to Prevent Summer Sports Injuries
Staying active in the summer is a great way to boost your health and well-being – and to lose some of those holiday pounds you may have gained during the previous December. Given the green grass and warmer weather, many of us love to play sports with our friends and family during the summer. However,
Read MoreSevere Migraines: Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room
A migraine is an incredibly painful type of headache that can be disabling. Migraines are sometimes severe enough that they require medical attention, in which case you may wonder whether to go to a hospital ER or to an urgent care center. Let’s talk about how to decide when and where to go to receive medical treatment
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