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A person is meditating in a cross-legged position on a mat in a bright room with large windows and several green plants, finding peace amidst the hustle of daily life, much like the serene moments sought after visiting an urgent care walk-in clinic.

Debunking the Myths of Self-Care

July 20, 2020

We all feel overwhelmed and stressed at times. But with the current health crisis we are experiencing, those feelings might be even more exaggerated. During

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4 Water Safety Tips for Summer

July 13, 2020

A man gently places a cold sponge on a woman's head as she sits outside, appearing to be in distress, possibly seeking help from a nearby medical center.

What’s the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke?

July 6, 2020

When you think of summer, images of barbeques, swimming and outdoor fun with friends and family probably spring to mind. But while you’re out having

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A Closer Look at Alzheimer’s Disease

June 22, 2020

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and a time for people of all ages to get involved in the fight against the disease. An

Beat the Heat with 3 Summer Safety Tips

June 15, 2020

A person in a red hoodie is jogging in a park, holding a water bottle and wearing earphones, with trees and sunshine in the background, seemingly heading toward the nearby urgent care clinic.

Men’s Health Month

June 8, 2020

June is Men’s Health Month and an opportunity to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among

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5 Ways to Eat Healthier This Summer

June 1, 2020

Summer is a time for celebration. It’s a time for swimming, bike rides, barbecues, road trips, ballgames and beach vacations. The season also brings with

A child with heart-shaped sunglasses and a sun hat has sunscreen applied to their face at the beach, ready for fun under the sun. Remember, proper precautions can prevent medical visits or trips to urgent care for skin issues.

How to Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer

May 26, 2020

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and a time to remind ourselves, especially with the warmer weather approaching, of the danger of skin cancer and the ways

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Prioritizing Women’s Health

May 11, 2020

National Women’s Health (NWH) Week begins every year on Mother’s Day to encourage women to make their health a priority. Women often spend more time

Two seniors exercise with resistance bands in a bright room. The woman uses a purple band and the man, wearing a red tank top, uses a gray band. Their dedication to staying healthy could easily reduce future visits to an urgent care facility.

Staying Active as you Age

May 4, 2020

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. It’s a time to celebrate the countless contributions that older

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