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Urgent Care vs. Primary Care Explained: Where to Go for Care and Why It Matters.

Primary Care Vs. Urgent Care: What’s the Difference?  Determining where to go to seek medical treatment can be confusing. Have you ever needed immediate medical care for something but weren’t sure where to go? Should you go to your primary care doctor? Would urgent care be the better option? Is it serious enough for the emergency room?   Deciding whether or not to go to the Emergency Room is straightforward. ER care is needed ...

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Stomach Virus or Food Poisoning? How to Identify the Symptoms.

Going out to eat with friends or family during the holidays can be an enjoyable way to spend time together. Spending time shopping, sipping a festive beverage, or looking at the lights around Collegedale at the Christkindlmarkt can also be a great way to make memories with family and friends. Food poisoning usually resolves more quickly with symptoms improving after 1-3 days on average.  Understanding if your digestive upset is from contaminated food or a ...

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What’s the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke?

Summer in Ooltewah offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re attending events at the Imagination Station, shopping and ...

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How Do You Prevent Firework Injuries in Ooltewah, TN?

Summer in Ooltewah is filled with long evenings outdoors, neighborhood cookouts, lake weekends, and patriotic celebrations throughout the Chattanooga area. From gatherings ...

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Could That Tick Bite Make You Sick? When to Visit Urgent Care

Springtime in Ooltewah means golf outings, hiking trails, youth sports, and weekends spent enjoying the natural beauty of Southeast Tennessee. Families often ...

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