by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Is Everyone Allergic to Poison Ivy? Poison ivy, oak and sumac all secrete an oil that can cause a significant allergic reaction in humans if it comes into contact with your skin. While not every person is allergic to this oil, the only way to know for sure is to...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What’s My Risk of Getting COVID-19? We’re all at risk of developing COVID-19, which is a type of the coronavirus that’s spread through airborne particles. Some of us, though, are at a higher risk. That includes those who are age 65 and older, as well as anyone who is...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Is the Sun Really That Dangerous? The sun emits ultraviolet rays with two types—ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B. While the two types of rays work slightly differently, both can cause damage to your skin and lead to an increased risk of developing skin cancer. In fact,...
by Social Joey | May 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Am I at Risk for a Stroke? The short answer is: yes. Every person is at risk. But some people have a higher risk than others. There are both controllable and non-controllable risk factors. You can’t control your age, gender or family medical history. But you can take...
by Social Joey | May 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Is Vitamin D So Important? Vitamin D doesn’t just help to improve your mood and lower your risk for anxiety and depression. It also plays a vital role in promoting bone growth and absorbing calcium. When you have a vitamin D deficiency, you run the risk of having...
by Social Joey | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
What Is the Idea Behind Telemedicine? Long before COVID-19 began making its rounds worldwide, physicians and other providers have been working to find new and innovative ways of providing care to patients. Since the 1950s, telemedicine has been an option in some...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
The eyes are the windows to your soul. Your eyes play such an important role, not only allowing you to see the world around you but also providing clues about your overall health and wellness. We should all do what we can to protect our eye health, particularly as we...
by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Do I Need to Practice Self-Care? Self-care is something that we do in order to take care of our physical, emotional and mental health. When we make self-care a part of our regular routine, we can benefit in both our personal and work life. But where we often go...
by Social Joey | Mar 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Much Sleep Do I Need? While sleep isn’t a one-size-fits-all issue, there are some basic guidelines for how much sleep you need. Most adults, for example, need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night to be at their best. Older adults, age 60 and...
by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
What Happens When Your Blood Pressure Is Elevated? Blood pressure is the literal pressure of blood coursing through your arteries. When you have high blood pressure, it means that the blood is pushing very forcefully against the artery walls while making its way...
