by meaghan | Mar 12, 2020 | Illness, News
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Patients You’re likely aware of the public health concerns due to the outbreak of coronavirus disease or COVID-19 (coronavirus). COVID-19 is a newly identified respiratory virus that can spread easily. COVID-19 infection may...
by raina | Mar 1, 2020 | Blog, Mental Health, Mental Health, News
Physicians Urgent Care is owned by six emergency-room physicians, three of which are veterans, so we are a proud supporter of our military. We know that thousands of current and former military members are suffering from physical and mental ailments because of their...
by raina | Feb 17, 2020 | News
Primary Care Provider – Yearly It is important that adults become established with a primary care provider or family doctor. He or she will perform a physical exam, assess medical history and risk factors. Preventative health screenings can help determine if you will...
by raina | Jan 20, 2020 | Daily Health Tips, Sports Injury Care, Sports Medicine
Low back pain to this day remains one of the most prevalent and difficult to manage conditions that many adults encounter in their lifetime. It is estimated that the lifetime prevalence of low back pain in the general adult population is 70-80%. For doctors and other...
by meaghan | Dec 12, 2019 | Blog, Daily Health Tips, Mental Health
If the shorter days and colder weather has made you feel irritable, tired and sad for no reason – you may be experiencing seasonal depression. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that’s common in the winter months. It can affect...
by meaghan | Nov 8, 2019 | News
Fall is here and so is flu season – here’s what you need to know for the upcoming flu season. When to Get the Flu Shot In the US, the typical flu season begins as early as October and runs as late as May, with peak months typically hitting between December...
by raina | Jul 17, 2019 | Blog
Firing up the grill this summer? Follow these BBQ food safety tips to prevent foodborne illness. As the weather warms up, many of us will take our dinner prep outdoors and enjoy food from the grill. But it’s important to remember that instances of food poisoning rise...
by raina | Jun 10, 2019 | Blog
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when a sudden blow or jolt to the head causes your brain to slide back and forth against the walls of your inner skull. This forceful movement creates chemical changes in the brain and can stretch or damage...
by raina | May 16, 2019 | Blog
We run the risk of burns throughout our daily lives. A burn can occur during simple activities such as making dinner, curling your hair, ironing clothes, or making a pot of coffee. And while some burns can be safely treated at home, others require professional medical...
by raina | Apr 12, 2019 | News
Dislocating a joint can be a frightening and painful experience; a sudden fall or awkward collision knocks your bone out of place, leaving your joint swollen and immobile. Learn the risk factors and symptoms of a dislocated joint, and why you should get treatment...
