Getting a bad cut is annoying at best and extremely painful at worst. And while we’ve all gotten cuts before, not all of us have had to get stitches. This poses the question: How do you know if a cut needs stitches? At PhysicianOne Urgent Care, we’ve seen our fair share of cuts and scrapes, and we’re happy to break …
Read Full ArticleSummer is officially here, and that means it’s time to get up and soak in some fun in the sun before fall rolls around again. With the temperatures outside warming up, opportunities to get active outdoors are seemingly endless. But if your health—your heart health, in particular—is at the top of your list of concerns all year long, you might …
Read Full ArticleChronic diseases—defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as “conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both”—are incredibly common in this country. In fact, according to the CDC, approximately 60% of U.S. adults have a chronic disease, with 40% having at least two of these …
Read Full ArticleYes! An urgent care provider can indeed refer you to a medical specialist if your health concern warrants treatment that is beyond the scope of a general practitioner’s expertise. A medical specialist is a physician who has undergone additional training in a particular medical specialty, such as: Cardiology – Cardiologists specialize in addressing conditions that affect the heart and blood …
Read Full ArticleWe’re all glad that a blustery winter is over and done with, but summer and its skyrocketing temperatures bring their own challenges. For example—an increased chance of getting bit by bugs, developing sunburns, and of course, becoming dehydrated. Dehydration occurs when a person loses more fluid than they take in, which affects the body’s ability to carry out its usual …
Read Full ArticleToday, there’s little that can be done in person that cannot also be done online. From shopping to connecting with friends, there seems to be an app or a website for almost anything one can think of—so why should seeing a health professional be any different? That’s where telehealth and virtual patient visits come into play, allowing patients to speak …
Read Full ArticleAcute injuries are often the result of sudden impacts or changes in motion, which is why they happen quickly and can be more severe than chronic injuries (injuries that develop over time due to repetitive motions). Acute sports injuries, a specific kind of acute injury, happen as a result of certain sports-related activities. These injuries can be more common in …
Read Full ArticleCan you smell that? It’s spring fever! Now that the days are longer we can officially start counting down the days till warmer weather. Don’t let outstanding health appointments or nagging injuries get in the way of your upcoming beach days. In order to live your best life this summer, get your health in check today! Here is a list …
Read Full ArticleWhen you think about businesses that provide 24/7 service, what comes to mind? Most people would say something like fast-food chains or gas stations. Wouldn’t it be great to get a question answered in the middle of the night and then be seen by a local provider the next day if you need it? Booking an appointment with your primary …
Read Full ArticleSpring is here, bringing with it warm weather, sunny skies, and, unfortunately, seasonal allergies and infections. As we welcome in the new season, be on the lookout for these common springtime ear and eye infections, what causes them, and when you should seek treatment: Common Ear Infections in the Spring: Swimmer’s ear: The warmer weather might have you searching for …
Read Full ArticleUpdated 9.14.2022 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized updated COVID-19 vaccine booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer that target the Omicron BA.5 variant. To help Read More
Oftentimes, when someone sustains an injury, their first inclination is to head to the nearest hospital or urgent care center. But what if you don’t have easy access to any medic Read More
If you’ve been following the news, you’ve likely heard about the recent outbreak of monkeypox cases in the United States. This disease is caused by the monkeypox virus, which i Read More
