When 11-month-old Rylan Spence of Southbury tugged at his ear Saturday, January 5th, his mom Sharon Spence suspected a painful ear infection and brought him to Urgent Care of Connecticut. What Sharon and Rylan’s dad Tren Spence did not realize was little Rylan was Urgent Care of Connecticut’s 100,000th patient. That earned him a check for $500.00 towards his college …
Read Full ArticleThe Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that a highly contagious “stomach bug” called a “norovirus,” is now spreading in the U.S. and worldwide. This particular strain is said to have originated in Australia. Wide-spread norovirus infections can commonly occur on cruise ships and in schools. A norovirus is a major cause of gastroenteritis, which is an inflammation of the …
Read Full ArticleSymptoms of an Overactive or Underactive Thyroid… Hyperthyroidism means too much thyroid hormone is being produced by the thyroid gland and the thyroid gland is overactive. Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism Nervousness, Anxiety Irritability Increased perspiration Heart racing Hand tremors Difficulty sleeping Thinning of skin, brittle hair Muscle weakness Frequent bowel movements Weight loss High energy Fatigue Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid …
Read Full ArticleInfluenza activity continues to increase in the United States and most of the country is now experiencing high levels of influenza-like-illness (ILI), according to Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC’s) latest FluView report. The CDC continues to recommend influenza vaccination and antiviral treatment, when appropriate, at this time. CDC tracks influenza activity year-round and publishes a report weekly on Fridays. According …
Read Full ArticleWhether you are taking boxes down from the attic to decorate for the holidays, lugging boxes moving to a new home, or lifting regularly at your workplace, it is essential to watch your back. Improper lifting techniques can cause both short and long term back injuries. Learning to lift properly will help you accomplish your tasks while reducing your chances …
Read Full ArticleThe busy holiday season is getting into full swing! You may be feeling that urge to want to do everything for everyone else, but it is important to remember to make sure you are taking care of yourself. Since unmanaged stress can lead to many health issues, make it a personal goal to not overcommit yourself and avoid having stress …
Read Full ArticleA recent outbreak of fungal meningitis has been making news across the country. These infections have been linked to a specific, contaminated injectable steroid that was produced at the New England Compounding Center in Massachusetts. This tainted medication, which was used to treat back pain, was shipped to 76 facilities in 23 states. Officials state it may have been administered …
Read Full ArticleIf your child’s eyes are red, itchy, and runny, it’s probably “pink eye.” Parents who have children with suspected pink eye inevitably get a phone call from a school nurse or daycare worker requesting their child be removed from school and taken to the doctor. Commonly, schools and daycares will not allow a child with pink eye symptoms to return …
Read Full ArticleUpdated physical exams are often required for children to start school or for young athletes to participate in sports. All children should be followed annually by a pediatrician or family medical doctor. Well visits monitor growth and development, provide education, and keep immunizations current. These visits, when completed in primary care offices, are typically covered by health insurances. Busy personal …
Read Full ArticleAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of September 11, 2012, 48 states have reported finding West Nile virus in people, birds, or mosquitos. There have been 2,636 cases of West Nile infections reported in people. West Nile virus is spread through infected mosquitoes who have fed on infected birds. If you find one or several …
Read Full ArticlePhysicianOne Urgent Care is steadfastly committed to meeting the changing healthcare needs of the communities we serve, which is why we’re pleased to offer virtual visits to adul Read More
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to impact families across the globe, many questions still remain: How did the novel coronavirus start? Will there ever be a cure? And—perhaps one Read More
Ah, allergies—you know the feeling all too well. Or so you think. Because during flu season, you might start questioning whether something more serious—like influenza—could b Read More
