With the holiday season approaching, many of us are planning trips. No one wants their vacation interrupted by illness, but getting sick on vacation can happen. It’s helpful to know how to prepare for a healthy trip and what to do if sickness strikes. Urgent care can be a great choice when a sudden medical … Continued

Vomiting and nausea are common symptoms with a variety of causes. Beyond being acutely uncomfortable, vomiting can result in dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Though you may be hesitant to leave home when you feel miserable, nausea and vomiting can become serious, and visiting urgent care becomes a wise move. It is important to ensure that … Continued

The flu affects thousands of people around the world. Approximately 3 to 11% of people will contract the flu in the United States each year.   The flu, or influenza, is a highly contagious virus that spreads from person to person by droplets in the air caused by an infected person coughing and sneezing. It can … Continued

ATV riding is a dirty, rough, no holds barred sport. It’s an adrenaline fix for the most extreme junkies. In a sport as fast-paced and dangerous as motocross, it’s not a question of “if” you crash – it’s “when.” Injuries sustained at high speeds have life-altering consequences. Recovering from an ATV injury is a process. … Continued

Do you think you’ll require some type of imaging equipment to solve a medical issue you’re experiencing? Are you’re also trying to do some extra research about which imaging is the better option for your issue? There is no need to continue searching the web because here we are going to provide you with all of … Continued

The pain can be so intense you almost can’t walk—trip after trip to the bathroom with no relief in sight. You might be experiencing the painful side effects of a bladder infection.  Urinary tract infections or UTI’s can manifest as bladder infections. They affect more than 150 million people each year, and when left untreated, … Continued

Are you considering getting a blood test but your not sure what type would be best for your needs? A blood test is one of the best ways to know more about what is going on with your body and physical well being.  Stop wondering “what can a blood test tell you?”, and find the … Continued

Have you ever sprained your ankle while playing a sport? It can be very painful, but is it serious enough to go to the emergency room? Non-fatal injuries can be a nuisance and painful, and it’s difficult to wait for an appointment to open up at your regular physician’s office. Luckily, we live in an age … Continued

While cuts and bruises can be serious, many are not. In the case of minor scrapes and bruises, there’s no need to visit urgent care or an emergency room. Instead, you can typically treat them at home. Keep reading to learn more about what to do when you get a cut or bruise, and when … Continued

Burns are extremely painful and can cause serious health repercussions in extreme cases when burns are more intense or widespread. If you or someone you know is faced with a third-degree burn, it’s imperative that you get treatment as soon as possible. Read on to learn why this type of burn is extremely severe and … Continued