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Primary Care Vs. Urgent Care: What’s the Difference?

Have you ever needed immediate medical care for something but weren’t sure where to go? Should you go to your primary care doctor? An urgent care? The emergency room? The choice to go to the emergency room is simple. Emergency care is needed in situations that involve chest pain, difficulty breathing, unconsciousness, severe headache, severe […]

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The Importance of Sun Protection Even in the Winter

We know that many people associate sunscreen with hot, sunny, summer weather. While sunscreen is definitely important during that time of year, it’s equally important during the winter. Even though currently you may be more worried about frostbite and wind chill, if you’re out in the elements while temperatures are freezing, you are at increased

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A person in winter attire applies sunscreen to their face while standing in a snowy mountain landscape, ensuring they stay safe until reaching the medical center or urgent care if needed.

Tips for Managing Stress

Stress is the body’s response to physical, mental, or emotional pressure. Stress causes chemical changes in the body that can raise blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar levels. It may also lead to feelings of frustration, anxiety, anger, or depression. Everyone feels stress from time to time.  Everything from work and family responsibilities, current

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A woman is on the phone with two children around her; one child is brushing her hair with a toy, and the other plays with a kitten on the table near a computer, while she arranges an appointment at the urgent care center.

Thyroid Awareness Q&A

Did you know that an estimated 20 million Americans have a thyroid condition and that 60% of them are unaware of their condition? The thyroid can be either overactive or underactive. And both conditions are a cause for concern. January is Thyroid Awareness Month which brings attention to the various health problems connected to the

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A medical illustration shows a highlighted thyroid gland in red within the human neck, emphasizing its location and structure, perfectly capturing what might be discussed during a visit to an urgent care clinic.
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