Across the Denver area, our local urgent care teams have noticed a spike in pharyngitis cases at our locations. Because of this spike we wanted to discuss what the condition is, how you can manage symptoms, and where you can find nearby urgent care centers or walk-in clinics! Pharyngitis (lair-in-gi-tis) is the medical term for an inflamed or sore throat, which is caused by a viral infection or some other irritation. According to Harvard Medical ...
The holidays are here which means plenty of time spent enjoying family festivities, but it also means the peak virus season. Viruses spread the quickest during the fall and early winter, which is why this is commonly referred to as cold and flu season. It’s important to stay informed and know what viruses are out there this time of year. These are a few of the most common viral diseases you could be at ...
Patients need STD testing in order to maintain their sexual health and avoid any other potentially chronic conditions. Sexually transmitted diseases impact millions of patients every year and are especially common in the greater Denver area. Did you know that STDs in Denver have dramatically risen in the last year? STDs in the Denver metro area hit an all-time high in multiple STDs in 2019. These included some of the most common viral infections contracted ...
Experts begin telling people to get their flu shot as early as August, with the biggest push being in October. You’ve likely seen the signs and commercials for months encouraging you to get your flu shot, but what if you just haven’t gotten around to it yet? It’s okay, you can still get one! It’s ideal to receive the flu shot earlier for better protection, but that doesn’t mean you ...
Urgent care centers have grown in popularity in recent years and there’s a good reason for that! An urgent care is designed to address all of the common complaints that people have about emergency rooms. Nearly any non life threatening condition can be treated at an urgent care. You can walk in at any time and be seen quickly, typically within an hour or less. You’ll be able to receive the same expert ...
Cold and flu season is upon us and for nearly 20% of the American population, that means an onset of some very unpleasant symptoms. The cold and the flu both present very similar symptoms so it can be hard to tell them apart. Despite having common symptoms, the cold and flu should be treated very differently. If you start developing cold or flu symptoms, take a look at these key differences to determine what treatment ...
Community health is one of the cornerstones of ensuring that patients remain healthy throughout the year. However, finding access to nearby high-quality community health centers, walk-in clinics, and urgent care centers can be a challenge for patients. Patients may simply not know what types of services they can procure from a community-focused health center, if they take insurance, or where they are located in relation to their residence/neighborhood. Once these factors are determined it ...
This year, the flu virus is spreading at a faster than normal rate and flu season is expected to happen earlier than in previous years. Because the flu virus can spread, it is important to understand the best prevention methods and treatment options for cold and flu symptoms. The best way to actively prevent the flu is by getting your flu shot at a walk-in clinic. A flu shot uses a weakened strain of the ...
Fall is a wonderful time of year, but it’s also a time when a high number of people are in need of medical care. Flu shots, sport injury treatment, and other types of seasonal care are viewed by medical community during the fall than any other time of the year. If you’re trying to decide where to receive the treatment that you need, these are all reasons that you should consider a walk-in ...
Nobody likes to think about STDs. Whether it's transmitting them, having them, or getting tested for them, it seems to be a subject that many people try their hardest to avoid. The reality is that STDs are out there whether you talk about them or not, and it's important to get tested for them. STD testing centers make these examinations quick and easy and even offer anonymous STD testing. It might be uncomfortable ...
