Recent Blog Posts

Autumn Chores Can Be Dangerous Without Proper Preparation

Cool and comfortable autumn weather has many people prepping their homes for the winter. Cleaning gutters, chopping wood, covering delicate plants, and raking up leaves are annual chores for many. And while we often don't give these chores much thought beforehand, it's best that we do. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that 333,000 people went to the emergency room for injuries related to garden equipment in 2014. That same ...

Read more..

Skin Cancer Risks Still At-Large After Summer's End

Summer is nearly over, and it's likely that you've spent some time in the sun. As tans start to fade, however, many people find themselves going to tanning salons to keep up on their summer glows. While having tan skin may make you feel great, tanning can have long-term effects on your health. Since 1975, skin cancer rates have more than tripled. This is partly due to the thinning of the earth's ...

Read more..

Skin Cancer Risks Still At-Large After Summer's End

Summer is nearly over, and it's likely that you've spent some time in the sun. As tans start to fade, however, many people find themselves going to tanning salons to keep up on their summer glows. While having tan skin may make you feel great, tanning can have long-term effects on your health. Since 1975, skin cancer rates have more than tripled. This is partly due to the thinning of the earth's ...

Read more..

Don't Want to Leave the House? Get Your STD Testing Kit Delivered to You

Is your primary care available when you are? Are you apprehensive about visiting a family health clinic to get tested for an STD? Look no further, as there are more options for STD testing than you might have thought possible. While the U.S. does need more primary care physicians -- about 52,000 more by the year 2025 -- online STD testing is available in the meantime. Skeptical? Here's what you should know! How does ...

Read more..

Don't Want to Leave the House? Get Your STD Testing Kit Delivered to You

Is your primary care available when you are? Are you apprehensive about visiting a family health clinic to get tested for an STD? Look no further, as there are more options for STD testing than you might have thought possible. While the U.S. does need more primary care physicians -- about 52,000 more by the year 2025 -- online STD testing is available in the meantime. Skeptical? Here's what you should know! How does ...

Read more..

Archives

Recent Blogs

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 ...

Read More
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 ...

Read More
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 ...

Read More

About Our Services:

Call (303) 480-1000 for more information about our West Colfax urgent care services.