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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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What Parents Should Know About Spring Sports Injuries & How Urgent Care Can Help

What Parents Should Know About Spring Sports Injuries & How Urgent Care Can Help

As the weather warms up, kids head back onto the field, court, and track. From tennis and baseball to lacrosse and track ...

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Does a Stomach Bug Cause a Fever?

Does a Stomach Bug Cause a Fever?

If you’re dealing with nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, you may assume you have a “stomach bug". But when fever joins the ...

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Flu A vs. Flu B: Symptoms, Severity, and When to Seek Care

Flu A vs. Flu B: Symptoms, Severity, and When to Seek Care

Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness that affects millions of people each year. While many people refer to the flu as ...

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