Posts by Accelerated Urgent Care
3 Simple Steps to Follow If You Catch the Flu
The common cold is pretty darn common. Each year, Americans catch approximately one billion colds. Each one will vary in severity, and each person will respond to getting sick differently, but on the whole, colds are fairly innocuous. The flu, on the other hand, has the potential to be deadly. How you respond to each…
Read MoreConquer The Cold
Having a sick kid isn’t good for anyone. As a parent, you feel sympathetic to their current condition, yet in order to best take care of them, you need to stay healthy yourself. Doing this takes skill, practice, and the ability to multitask. And you will definitely develop these skills, because the average child catches…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Urgent Care
Going to the hospital can be an incredibly long and painful process, and not just when you’re in a life or death situation. Many individuals think the only option for after-hours care is the emergency room, but this is not the case. Urgent care facilities are open late and can often take care of your…
Read MoreUrgent Care vs. Emergency Care
Some medical problems do not need to be addressed quickly. But others are dangerous and cannot be left to wait. However, even within the category of time-sensitive health problems, there are important divisions. Most people, when they think of a health problem that needs to be taken care of by a doctor very soon, think…
Read MoreWhen to use the local Urgent Care Center?
Life threatening crises, like a heart attack or a serious head injury, always demand either calling 911 or a trip to the hospital Emergency Room (ER). If you are in doubt about the seriousness of your situation, always go to the ER. When to Use Urgent Care Every year, millions of people go to the…
Read MoreHow Family Urgent Care Facilities Can Unclog Overcrowded Hospitals
If you are in need of medical treatment but are unsure what warrants a hospital visit, consider an urgent care center. Hospitals can be quite crowded and often take a long time to provide care for anyone not in immediate need of medical help. In fact, Milliman conducted a private study of Emergency Room visits…
Read More3 Places In Your New Community That You Must Be Able To Find
When you move to a new community, there’s always a lot to do. First, there’s the move itself, then settling in, then learning the area. As you are becoming more comfortable at home, learning the area becomes the most important next step. There are certain services that everybody needs to have fast access to in…
Read MoreUnmasking TikTok Health Trends
TikTok has become the home of viral trends and a source of information about everything. With influencers increasingly creating viral challenges and fads showcasing nutritional and health information, it can be hard to know what trends to jump on or give a wide berth. While some of these trends may seem fun and easy, some…
Read More4 Ways to Reduce Chronic Migraines
Chronic migraines create an ongoing and often debilitating condition for those who suffer them. There are many different ways to alleviate persistent migraine symptoms, from simple lifestyle changes to minor surgery. Here are four successful ways to reduce or eliminate chronic migraines. Imagine suffering debilitating and intense headaches intermittently for two or more weeks out…
Read MoreAvoid the ER: Reasons to visit an Urgent Care Facility
Dealing with medical emergencies can be extremely stressful, not to mention painful. If you are experiencing any unexpected pain, it’s important that you know exactly what to do, who to talk to, and where to go. Urgent care facilities are great for providing emergency services in the event of a serious medical situation. Rather than…
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