by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Makes This Year Different? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that nearly every age 6 months and older be vaccinated against the flu each year. Why is it so important this year, though? Think about the timing—flu season typically begins in...
by Social Joey | Aug 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Causes Tinnitus? Sometimes, tinnitus is inherited, or comes about as a result of aging. Usually, tinnitus is a result of damage to the hair cells (cells that transform sound into electrical signals to the brain) in the inner ear. Viruses and infections in the...
by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is High Cholesterol? Well, first let’s talk about cholesterol itself. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the body that helps produce hormones and other substances that help digest food. The problem occurs when you have too much cholesterol. Too much...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Can Stress Impact My Health? When you are experiencing a stress trigger, your brain sends hormones through your body to reflect that. These stress hormones are similar to a “fight or flight” response—but with general stress, the issue is often more abstract so the...
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...
