When it comes to health care, we all need to make sure that we are getting the best treatment possible. In some situations, the best decision is to go to an urgent care facility instead of your doctor’s office or an emergency room. While these facilities aren’t meant to replace family doctors and hospitals, they do offer quick medical attention for minor injuries and illnesses. They also provide services, such as x-rays, lab work, and prescriptions. If you…
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Urgent care clinics are a great choice for obtaining convenient medical care. As these centers continue to grow in popularity, it may seem that everyone and their brother are using these facilities for their medical needs. While urgent care centers provide many attractive benefits, namely convenience, they won't be the right choice for everyone. Thus, before you decide to visit an urgent care clinic, here are several important considerations to keep in mind to…
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2021 continues to be an “exceptional” year, in just about every conceivable way.
From elections to epidemics, we’ve seen events and situations during this calendar year most of us have not seen in our lifetimes… and that most never expected to see.
While it might be foolish not to acknowledge the unusual aspects of 2021, it’s important not to “give up”…
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Healthcare has evolved significantly in recent years to include various options for treatment. While patients were once limited to visiting a family doctor during normal business hours, this is no longer the case. Due to the advent of urgent care centers, there is a more comprehensive, convenient option, that is able to accommodate a wide range of non-emergency medical needs. If you've never visited an urgent care facility before, you may be confused about all…
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All throughout the year, illnesses abound. Particularly during the school year, when children are in close proximity to one another, sickness can seem nearly continuous. One common illness that affects both children and adults is strep throat. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the throat and tonsils. It is caused by the Streptococcus bacteria, specifically the group A Streptococcus (GAS) bacteria. Strep throat is highly contagious…
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Your Family Doctors Want To Know All They Can To Help You
If you haven’t already found an excellent family medical practice to help take care of your family’s health care needs, the time is now.
It’s almost universally known that families face new and growing health threats, and one of the best protective measures you can take is to…
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Is It Better to Visit Urgent Care or Utilize Telehealth?
Over the last several decades, there has been a literal explosion of healthcare options. With the advent of greater technology, telemedicine options have rapidly grown in popularity and accessibility. Similarly, while medical visits were once limited to family medicine practices, specialists, and emergency care, most people now have access to one or more urgent care centers conveniently…
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As healthcare has evolved to include urgent care centers, turning to this method of treatment when you're unable to visit a family doctor promptly and do not meet the criteria for a trip to the ER has become commonplace. Even though urgent care facilities are not meant to replace emergency rooms or family practices, they play an important role in ensuring that minor injuries and common ailments receive prompt attention, so you can get on the road to recovery…
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Over the last decade, healthcare has evolved significantly with the advent of urgent care clinics. While patients were once limited to a family physician or the local emergency room, they now have nearly endless choices when it comes to where they can receive routine medical care. As such, if you have come to love the convenience of visiting a urgent care center, you may be wondering if it is necessary to continue to maintain a primary care…
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Over the last decade, healthcare has evolved significantly with the advent of urgent care clinics. While patients were once limited to a family physician or the local emergency room, they now have nearly endless choices when it comes to where they can receive routine medical care. As such, if you have come to love the convenience of visiting a urgent care center, you may be wondering if it is necessary to continue to maintain a primary care…
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When it comes to making decisions about your medical care, your health is at stake. As such, it is important to carefully weigh out your options. In modern times, we have nearly endless specialists, primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, family practices, emergency rooms, and urgent care facilities. With so many different choices, it can be difficult to determine where to turn when you need care. While every type of care provider…
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Urgent care centers have seemingly popped up overnight. What started out as a few clinics has developed into a nationwide phenomenon with many family practices and even specialists adding on urgent care associated with their main facility. Particularly for those growing up prior to this comprehensive healthcare movement, concerns abound over the quality of care one is likely to receive at such a facility.
One…
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Let’s talk about the flu shot and clear up some common myths surrounding it. We want to provide you with reliable information to help you understand the truth about the flu vaccine.
By providing evidence-based information, we hope to dispel these misconceptions and help you understand the reality of flu prevention and vaccination. Remember, the …
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The flu vaccine is something that many people are curious about. They want to know how long it lasts and how effective it is. This article will provide an evidence-based analysis of the flu shot's longevity in protecting against the flu.…
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A primary care or family doctor is a physician that specializes in routine medical care for the whole family. A primary care doctor’s office is typically the first place you will visit if you are sick or in need of an annual physical. A family doctor can help treat and manage a wide range of medical conditions and illnesses. Furthermore, if you are in need of specialist care, your family doctor will be responsible for referring you to the appropriate person.…
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Arthritis is a common yet deeply debilitating medical condition, characterized by pain and impaired mobility of the joints. Prior accidents, heredity, age, and other factors influence the type of arthritis, severity, and level of discomfort it causes to those it afflicts. As a chronic condition, having the right medical practitioner to give you an initial diagnosis and preside over your ongoing treatment will be important in ensuring you live a comfortable…
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Urgent care centers are springing up all over the country and are becoming an important part of our healthcare system. Whereas we were once constrained to normal business hours at a family doctor's office or forced to go to the ER, if we got sick after hours, with the advent of urgent care centers, there is another option. While there are many great reasons to consider visiting an urgent care instead of the ER, one of the most powerful reasons is to save…
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Colds, the flu, Covid-19, stomach viruses, and other seasonal illnesses can sneak up on you without warning. When the misery hits and you realize you need to be seen by a doctor, where should you turn? While your family doctor is always an option, for fast convenient service when you need it most, urgent centers remain a fan favorite. If you've never visited an medical clinic before, continuing reading and consider some of the most compelling reasons to do so.…
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At one time, getting sick required calling and making an appointment at your family doctor’s office, waiting until your appointment time, and then driving to the doctor's office. Upon arrival you had to drag your sick self into the office, where you would be stuck sitting in a waiting room, until a nurse called back to an exam room. Once in the exam room, you might wait some more until the doctor finally appeared to examine you. After all this trouble, you…
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If you find yourself in need of medical care, but you don't have insurance, you may be wondering what to do. As the popularity of urgent care centers continue to increase, you may wonder if this could be an option in getting the care you need if you don't have medical insurance. Sadly, many Americans find themselves in this situation; however, the good news is you can be seen at an urgent care clinic with or without medical insurance. Although, if you don’t…
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