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Bringing Awareness to Urgent Care During Urgent Care Awareness Month
May is Urgent Care Awareness Month. Have you found yourself at an urgent care in the past year? If so, you aren’t alone. Urgent care is a vital and growing component of the health care landscape and we teamed up with the Urgent Care Association to understand the importance of Urgent Care and bring more awareness for this great health care resource.
5 Unexpected Halloween Allergies
On All Hallows Eve the pumpkins, goblins, ghouls and ghosts appear on the streets, dressed in their very best costumes eager to speak the words: "Trick or Treat." However, parents should be aware of these five unexpected Halloween allergens and what to do if a child is affected.
6 Halloween Tricks and How to Treat Them
Halloween is approaching and kids everywhere are ready to put on their best costume and walk their neighborhoods to say those favorite words: "trick or treat." As fun as Halloween is, there are some issues parents and kids should know about. Follow these six tips for a safe Halloween.
5 Back To School Tips: Directly From The School Nurse
Get ready for the school year with these top 5 health tips from University Park Elementary's head nurse, Amy Huey. From updating immunization records to understanding when it's okay to stay home, learn how to keep your child healthy and prepared for school.
What to expect from your first telemed visit
If you think you're not feeling great, sometimes the last thing you want to do is to go to a doctor's office and have to wait (and worry) for who-knows-how-long to see a doctor. But you don't have to. Telemedicine is a great alternative that will get you the answers you need, so you can start feeling better as soon as possible. If you’ve never had a virtual doctor’s visit before, here’s a brief rundown of what you can expect.
What is Pediatric Urgent Care?
Pediatric urgent care is after-hours medical care for infants, children and adolescents. Children don't always get sick or hurt during normal business hours. Because of this, there is a need for after hours, walk-in clinics designed just for them where they can be attentively cared for in a comfortable environment.
What are the Most Common Urgent Care Conditions?
There are many conditions that can be treated at an urgent care facility, from injuries to illnesses. Urgent care is not appropriate for life-threatening conditions (if you experience life-threatening emergencies, call 911); however, for basic illnesses or injuries, urgent care is ideal.
Common Children's Issues That Can Be Treated at Urgent Care
Discover why urgent care is often the best choice for your child's non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries. Learn about common children's issues that can be treated at urgent care, the difference between adult and pediatric urgent care, and when to choose urgent care over the ER. Your child can get relief faster, at a fraction of the cost of an ER visit.
Can I go to Urgent Care for Allergies in 2018?
Struggling with seasonal allergies? Learn about the 2018 spring allergy season, common symptoms, and how to manage them. Find out if you can get treated at urgent care and how to prevent allergic reactions. Make this spring allergy season bearable!
5 Cold Weather Health Myths Debunked
When it comes to getting sick, we've all heard the adages about cold weather causing colds and flus. Here are some of the most common myths about weather-related illnesses that have been debunked.