by Social Joey | Sep 15, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Contagious Is a Cold? The short answer—very! Colds are easily passed between one person and another, especially when we’re inside and in close quarters during the colder months. But there are steps you can take to prevent illness, including the common cold. Ways...
by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to the Eyes? Nowadays, many of us seem to have our eyes focused on our smartphones or computer screens throughout the day. However, while technology is our friend, it can also be our enemy in a lot of ways if we are not careful,...
by Social Joey | Aug 15, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Causes Inflammation? There are a number of things that can cause both acute and chronic inflammation. For instance, an infection or injury can cause acute inflammation, while arthritis and autoimmune disorders can cause chronic inflammation. Fortunately, there...
by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Can Too Much Stress Cause Acne? In short—yes! Too much stress, particularly when it’s chronic, can contribute to many different health issues, acne included. Finding effective ways to manage your stress is step one in preventing acne, but there are other steps...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2019 | Emergency Clinic, Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Can I Prepare My Child for Going Back to School? Your children have probably been enjoying the months of summer where they were able to sleep in a little bit later and stay up later, but come August, it is all about to change. Therefore, instead of waiting until...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2019 | Emergency Clinic, Family Health, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Complications Can Come From a Mosquito Bite? When you experience a mosquito bite, the first instinct is to scratch it. However, when you scratch a bite, it can lead to infection. Mosquito bites can carry a number of diseases, including West Nile virus, Zika...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Can You Drown in the Swimming Pool? Yes. Did you know that approximately 350 children under age 5 drown in pools each year nationwide? Believe it or not, children, especially young children, can drown in less than two inches of water. And while drowning is the most...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Do Men Wait to See a Doctor? There are many reasons men often wait until they’re sick to go to the doctor. For one, they might feel as though if more time passes that the condition will improve. In addition, they may not feel as comfortable speaking with a...
by Social Joey | May 15, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Wear light, reflective clothing. Wear sunglasses that have UVA and/or UVB protection. Wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect your head, neck and ears. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to areas like the ears, eyelids, hands and feet. Consider sitting under an umbrella...
by Social Joey | May 1, 2019 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Can We Start Building Healthy Habits? The hardest part in making health a priority for your family is just starting. Therefore, rather than put it off for another day, just plan to take small steps each and every day when aiming to improve the overall health of...
