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STD Testing Basics: When to Get Screened

March 18, 2019

Most adults will require an STD (sexually transmitted disease) test or screening throughout their life. In 2017, nearly 2.2 million adults reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis as more cases of these STD grew year-to-year. Additionally, most adults that are sexually active already have a high risks of contracting at least one STD in their lifetime. While most STDs are preventable and treatable, getting a screening as soon as possible can help reduce ...

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Vaping Healthcare Risks for Teens and Youth

February 25, 2019

As you may have heard, “vaping” or the consumption of e-cigarettes is growing immensely in popularity among teenagers and young adults. Nearly 11 percent of high school seniors, 8 percent of 10th graders, and 3.5 percent of eighth-graders have tried e-cigarettes or frequently use e-cigarettes, according to data gathered by Yale School of Medicine. These trends are particularly alarming since cigarette use, and other forms of tobacco/nicotine consumption, has fallen among youth populations ...

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The Key Differences Between Retail Clinics and Urgent Care Centers

February 25, 2019

If you have ever been in a major retailer, pharmacy chain, or a similar store then you likely have seen a “retail clinic.” For the most part, retail clinics aim to provide convenient and affordable healthcare services to shoppers while they’re already shopping or running an errand. A retail clinic may be good for an individual with extremely basic healthcare needs. However, a retail clinic is not usually a suitable alternative for an urgent ...

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A 2019 Chronic Care Checklist: Prevent and Screen Regularly!

January 23, 2019

2019 has just started, but it may be time to start thinking about the best ways to prevent or treat a chronic disease. Nearly six out of ten Americans have at least one chronic condition, according to the CDC. This means that every person has a significant risk of developing a chronic condition. Chronic diseases include diabetes, hypertension, obesity, alcoholism, cancer, and serious heart disease. Managing a chronic disease can be stressful at first. However ...

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When should you use an Urgent Care over the Emergency Room?

January 18, 2019

Injuries, illnesses, and other unexpected medical events can derail your normal life. In most instances, you’ll want and need medical treatment ASAP for whatever your ailment is. But most people may have trouble deciding when their medical situation is “urgent” or a full-on “medical emergency.” These terms confuse many patients requiring healthcare services since they sound identical in nature. Patients should understand that both situations are very different and that an urgent medical situation ...

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Urgent Care Center vs. ER

January 18, 2019

Injuries, illnesses, and other unexpected medical events can derail your normal life. In most instances, you’ll want and need medical treatment ASAP for whatever your ailment is. But most people may have trouble deciding when their medical situation is “urgent” or a full-on “medical emergency.” These terms confuse many patients requiring healthcare services since they sound identical in nature. Patients should understand that both situations are very different and that an urgent medical situation ...

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New Year, New Health

December 28, 2018

" The new year is the perfect time to create resolutions to improve your health, but the sad reality is that most people abandon their decisions by the end of February. We want to help you improve your health in 2019, so we created a manageable list of health tips and resolutions you can take on this year! The key to a good resolution is making one you can actually stick to, and these should all ...

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Ease Your Flu-Symptoms With These Tips!

November 21, 2018

" When the flu strikes, it can really take a toll on your body.  While there is no cure for the flu or a cold, there are many at-home remedies that can provide you with short-term relief, and a few of them might actually help you get better.  See which ones show the most promise! Chicken Soup Grandma might have been onto something.  Chicken soup may help alleviate some of your cold symptoms in more ways ...

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Occupational Healthcare – Caring for Employees and Employers

November 7, 2018

" Occupational Health refers to the many disciplines devoted to the safety and well-being of employees in the workplace, often concentrating on injury prevention. Even with solid practices in place, accidents do occur, and having an experienced occupational healthcare provider you trust can make all the difference. Workplace injuries can result in lost time, indemnity costs, and lower productivity for an employer. Studies have shown that the same workplace injury can have catastrophic consequences to the ...

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Avoid Getting Sick at the Gym

September 18, 2018

" The gym helps you look good and feel good, but if you happen to get sick from working out in a germ-infested environment, you won’t look so good and feel so good if you catch a cold.  Gyms are breeding grounds for germs that can make you sick and put you out for a few days up to a week.  If you plan on being in the gym this upcoming cold and flu season ...

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