Having an urgent care clinic in your area does not mean it is going to be all things to all people. It shouldn’t be. An urgent care clinic is intended for urgent matters only, not for routine health matters or primary care. Setting reasonable expectations when you go to an urgent care clinic will help...
If you just mention lice to someone, their scalp will start to itch. You need lice treatment — STAT! The stigma around lice is literally palpable. The truth is there is no shame in it. Millions of cases are identified every year. Don’t Lose Your Head Lice has nothing to do with hygiene (the little buggers...
You will be hard-pressed to find someone who has not been touched by opioid abuse. Whether you know a loved one, a friend of a friend, or you yourself have used opioids, the problem is all too common. The Opioid Epidemic According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, both street drugs and prescription medications...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 32 million Americans live with osteoarthritis. Don’t let the pain get you down. There are a number of things you can do to decrease your symptoms and live your best life. Coping with Everyday Joint Pain Certain supplements may have short-term benefits for...
Urgent. Emergent. It’s all the same, isn’t it? Think again. An urgent care is very different than an emergency room. The Emergency Room The words may sound very similar but they have different meanings. Urgent care must be given in a short window of time ranging from hours to days to stabilize a condition. Emergent...
