by Hannah Murry | Jun 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Is COVID-19 Spread? COVID-19 is a new type of the coronavirus, a type of viruses that affect the nose, sinuses and upper respiratory system. You may be familiar with another type of the coronavirus—the common cold. This virus, COVID-19 is much more virulent than...
by Hannah Murry | Jun 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Exactly Does the Immune System Do? Think of your immune system as your body’s defense mechanism. It is a complex system of organs, cells and other parts of the body that work together to fend off bacteria and viruses. When it’s functioning optimally, your immune...
by Hannah Murry | May 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Can Cause High Blood Pressure? The American Heart Association states that there are approximately 100 million people living in the United States with high blood pressure. There are a number of reasons why you might be experiencing high blood pressure, such as...
by Hannah Murry | May 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Is Vitamin D So Important? Vitamin D is essential because our bodies need it to properly absorb calcium, which is imperative for bone growth and strength. Beyond that, though, this essential vitamin is also beneficial in other ways. It can help you maintain a...
by Hannah Murry | Apr 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Does Telemedicine Work? Telemedicine allows for physicians and patients to talk via a video connection in real-time. If you are experiencing a non-emergency medical condition, visit our website and schedule a virtual visit. At the appointed time, you will video...
by Hannah Murry | Apr 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Does Eating Unhealthy Take a Toll on Our Health? While you might not think that eating unhealthy does much to your overall health, it can actually take a toll, particularly over time. For instance, when you make unhealthy food choices, you can become more tired,...
by Hannah Murry | Mar 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Am I at Risk for Colorectal Cancer? The short answer is yes. We are all at risk of developing colorectal cancer, and it affects men and women equally. That said, certain people are at a higher risk, including those who have a personal and/or family history of...
by Hannah Murry | Mar 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Common Is Sleep Apnea? Very common, actually. Sleep apnea affects around 22 million people living in the United States. When a person has sleep apnea, breathing repeatedly stops and starts during the night. There are three main types of sleep apnea, including...
by Hannah Murry | Feb 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is Considered a Fever? You are considered to have a fever anytime your body temperature rises above its normal range. The key there is your normal—while the average normal body temperature is 98.6, what’s normal for you may be slightly higher or lower. A...
by Hannah Murry | Feb 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Is It Important to Quit Smoking for Your Heart Health? Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death. It negatively impacts nearly every aspect of your health—and your heart is no exception. Smoking raises your blood pressure, can make your heart beat...
