What is blood pressure and why should I be worried about it? If we think of the heart as a pump whose primary job is to pump blood to your organs through blood vessels, blood pressure is simply the pressure in the blood vessels. Blood pressure is read as two numbers...
TIP 1: Avoid the Heat Stay out of the heat and keep indoors as much as possible during the hottest parts of the day. Spend time in an air-conditioned space. Only two hours a day in an air-conditioned space can significantly reduce the risk of heat-related illness. If...
Urgent care is a commonplace to use for acute issues when you are sick, have an accident, injury, or need quick care without having to plan an appointment. Urgent care can also help you with primary care needs when you may be between providers, unable to get an...
Happy National Walking Day! National Walking Day is the first Wednesday of April. This day is to encourage and remind people of healthy walking habits that can have a great impact on their overall health and help prevent diseases! Physical activity does not always...
Screening and diagnostic tests can be done in urgent care for various sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Whether you have been possibly exposed, experiencing concerning symptoms, or just want to screen for routine monitoring we can take care of you and your sexual...
Seasonal allergies/ environmental allergies affect many people each year. Spring allergies usually can begin in February and continue into June for some. Seasonal allergies develop when your body’s immune system overreacts to a trigger in the environment...
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