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by Julianna Atchley | Jul 14, 2024 | Family Health Tips for Protection from Drowning and Water-Related Injury Enjoy water activities safely by understanding risks and taking preventive steps. Stay watchful, practice swimming, use life jackets, and swim with a buddy. With the summer heat in full swing, spending time in the pool, at the beach, or at Lake Norman State Park becomes a favorite pastime. While water activities are fun and refreshing, they come with potential ...

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The Different Types of Drug Testing and Screening Available Drug testing has become a cornerstone of employment protocols across various industries, serving as a crucial tool for ensuring workplace safety, productivity, and regulatory compliance. As employers strive to maintain a drug-free environment and uphold the well-being of their employees, the need for reliable testing services has never been more paramount. Join us as we delve into drug screening and testing, exploring the diverse options available ...

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Food poisoning is an all-too-common ailment that affects millions of people each year, often catching them off guard after what seemed like a harmless meal. Understanding how fast food poisoning hits is crucial, as it helps you recognize the symptoms early and seek the necessary medical care before the condition worsens. Common Symptoms of Food Poisoning Food poisoning can manifest in various ways, but some symptoms are more common than others. Typically, the body reacts ...

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by Isaac Zefo | Jun 30, 2024 | Healthy Living What Should I Know About Swimmer’s Ear? Summer is the perfect time to hit the pool or enjoy a dip in the ocean, but with all that swimming comes the risk of swimmer’s ear. Also known as otitis externa, swimmer’s ear is an infection in the outer ear canal often caused by water remaining in the ear after swimming. This can create a moist ...

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by Julianna Atchley | Jun 30, 2024 | Urgent Care Clinic Should I go to Urgent Care or My Regular Doctor? You love Spring, but it seems the feeling isn’t mutual because Spring seems to be on the attack! After the town’s outdoor event last night, you woke up feeling poorly—your lungs and sinuses are rebelling and you have the whole weekend to suffer before your doctor’s office re-opens, if you can even ...

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Seasonal allergies can significantly impact one’s quality of life, especially during peak allergy seasons. As flowers bloom and pollen fills the air, millions of individuals battle sneezing fits, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion.  While many can manage these symptoms with over-the-counter remedies, there comes a point where seeking medical attention becomes necessary.  Pre-Register Understanding Seasonal Allergies Allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis or hay fever, occur when the immune system overreacts to environmental allergens ...

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by Julianna Atchley | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized Understanding Bird Flu: Should You Be Concerned? Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can occasionally infect humans. This virus has been known since the early 1900s, initially identified in Italy. While it has always existed in wild bird populations, it has recently become a concern due to human infections and outbreaks on poultry farms. The potential for the virus to ...

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by Isaac Zefo | Jun 13, 2024 | Urgent Care Clinic Why Choose Urgent Care Over the Emergency Room? With life comes unexpected and urgent medical situations that often arise at inconvenient times. This means your primary healthcare provider may not be available to address your immediate medical concern, so you may find yourself deciding between the ER and your local urgent care center. Although you may not know the differences between the two, making your decision ...

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Sports physical exams, required for athletes before participation, are crucial for identifying risks and ensuring safety in physical activities. These comprehensive health assessments, conveniently accessible at urgent care centers, focus on musculoskeletal health, heart disease, and concussions. Early detection of potential issues allows for prevention of injuries and the implementation of preventive measures.

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by Julianna Atchley | May 30, 2024 | Healthy Living What Are The Most Common Bites and Stings in the Southeast? You’re sitting on the patio after a meal at a local restaurant when you begin to absentmindedly scratch a slight itch. You think nothing of it until about the third time you go to scratch and realize that not only has the itch intensified, but more spots are itching, and some are painful. When you ...

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