Dogs are undoubtedly man’s best friend, but even the friendliest of creatures can sometimes get spooked or display aggressive behavior. Bites can even happen when giving an excitable dog a treat or playing an intense game of tug-of-war. If you’ve been bit by a dog—no matter the reason—you should act quickly to stop the bleeding and help prevent infection. What …
Read Full ArticleDid you know that the average man pays less attention to his health than the average woman? That’s according to Harvard Medical School, which also states that men are more likely to: Make risky choices Skip visiting their regular healthcare provider Use tobacco and drink alcohol Even men who are in good health face several threats to their well-being, from …
Read Full ArticleYou’ve probably heard of hepatitis at some point, and you may know there are several types—A, B, C, D, and so forth. But if you’re like most people, the causes, symptoms, and preventive methods for all these variations of hepatitis are probably a little unclear. To help eliminate some confusion, let’s take a closer look at hepatitis and what facts …
Read Full ArticleAs winter approaches, you may be looking forward to wearing your coziest outfits, drinking hot cocoa, and celebrating the holidays with your loved ones. Unfortunately, despite the many joys this season offers, it also increases the chances of sustaining certain types of injuries. Below, PhysicianOne Urgent Care discusses some of the most common winter injuries and explains what you can …
Read Full ArticlePink eye and styes are very similar—both are types of eye infections—but they affect different parts of the eye and cause different symptoms. Below, PhysicianOne Urgent Care explains how to distinguish between pink eye and a stye and discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for each type of infection. What Is Pink Eye? Also known as “conjunctivitis,” pink eye …
Read Full ArticleAlthough it’s possible to develop a cold or influenza (the flu) at any time of the year, cases tend to rise during cold and flu season, which usually begins in October and lasts until April or May, peaking from December through February. Being sick with a cold or the flu can be miserable, so as this season approaches, one of …
Read Full ArticleGetting 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 ArticleNo matter your preferred social media channel, you’ve likely seen viral health hacks for everything from congestion to snoring to weight loss. We turned to our team of certified Read More
Dogs are undoubtedly man’s best friend, but even the friendliest of creatures can sometimes get spooked or display aggressive behavior. Bites can even happen when giving an excit Read More
Did you know that the average man pays less attention to his health than the average woman? That’s according to Harvard Medical School, which also states that men are more likely Read More
