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What's the Difference Between Urgent Care and Emergency Care?

Urgent care facilities are quickly becoming a larger and larger part of the U.S. health care landscape. Since 2008, the number of urgent care facilities has grown from 8,000 to over 9,300, with more than 20,000 family care physicians practicing urgent care medicine. As of 2011, the average urgent care center saw 342 patients per week, according to the Urgent Care Association of America. Yet, many people still head to emergency ...

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What's the Difference Between Urgent Care and Emergency Care?

Urgent care facilities are quickly becoming a larger and larger part of the U.S. health care landscape. Since 2008, the number of urgent care facilities has grown from 8,000 to over 9,300, with more than 20,000 family care physicians practicing urgent care medicine. As of 2011, the average urgent care center saw 342 patients per week, according to the Urgent Care Association of America. Yet, many people still head to emergency ...

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Dance Your Way to a Healthier You

Whether it’s a few steps around your living room or a line dance with friends, dancing can have immediate health benefits, as well as long-term effects for life. Dancing is a popular, doctor-recommended activity that offers cardiovascular exercise, social interaction and other health benefits to keep you moving! Although the benefits vary based on the type of dance routine you choose, dancing is still a great way to keep your body healthy. Immediate Benefits ...

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If You Suspect an STD, Here's What to Do

If you suspect that you could have an STD, it's important to start the testing process as soon as possible. You definitely won't be alone, as 20 million new STD cases occur every year, stemming from the same eight kinds of viruses and bacteria. It may be your first time getting tested, in which case you're probably most concerned with finding easy, fast STD testing. But it's important to be thorough ...

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If You Suspect an STD, Here's What to Do

If you suspect that you could have an STD, it's important to start the testing process as soon as possible. You definitely won't be alone, as 20 million new STD cases occur every year, stemming from the same eight kinds of viruses and bacteria. It may be your first time getting tested, in which case you're probably most concerned with finding easy, fast STD testing. But it's important to be thorough ...

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Does Altitude Sickness Cause Nausea and Vomiting?

Does Altitude Sickness Cause Nausea and Vomiting?

Traveling to the mountains can be an exciting experience, whether you’re planning a hiking trip, ski vacation, camping adventure, or sightseeing ...

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Is My Rash Poison Ivy, Heat Rash, or Something Else?

Is My Rash Poison Ivy, Heat Rash, or Something Else?

Rashes are one of the most common reasons people visit urgent care during the spring and summer months. Whether you’ve been ...

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Should I Go To Urgent Care For a Tick Bite?

Should I Go To Urgent Care For a Tick Bite?

Finding a tick attached to your skin can be alarming, and for good reason. While not every tick bite leads to illness ...

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