Urgent Care Blog
Our Blog Features Health Tips For You And Your Family Along with the Latest News from Zip Clinic Urgent Care® centers. Browse our articles on health issues ranging from seasonal allergies to flu prevention to injury treatment. Also learn more about what services are provided through urgent care versus other medical facilities, such as freestanding emergency departments.
Feeling the Ick? Think ZIP!
Feeling the Ick? Think ZIP! Zip Clinic Urgent Care is Here for All Your Sniffles, Colds, Coughs, and More As the seasons change, it's common to battle sniffles, colds, coughs, and a general feeling of "ick." Whether it's something in the air, fluctuating temperatures,...
Get Ready for Summer with Zip Clinic Urgent Care: Your Go-To for Summer Injuries
Summer is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors, family vacations, and fun activities. But with all the excitement, summer also brings a higher risk of injuries and ailments. At Zip Clinic Urgent Care, we're here to ensure that...
Can You Get STD Testing at Urgent Care?
You can and should get STD tested at walk-in medical care clinics like Zip Clinic Urgent Care. The truth is, no matter how many partners you have, regular STD testing is essential. Even if you feel fine, you’re able to test for no-symptom STIs and check for other...
How to Treat a Bee Sting at Home vs. When to Seek Care
With the official start of summer just around the corner, everyone is looking forward to outdoor activities. In fact, many people are already starting to enjoy trips to the beach, hikes along the trail, and outdoor gatherings with friends. While enjoying those...
How to Battle Seasonal Allergies This Spring
As trees blossom and flowers bloom, people start to notice that their eyes are itchy, and their nose is running. The symptoms associated with springtime allergies can make going about your daily life miserable. Fortunately, there are some ways to battle your seasonal...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis...
Tips to Staying Healthy this Summer in the Heat
TIP 1: Avoid the Heat Stay out of the heat and keep indoors as much as possible during the hottest parts of the day. Spend time in an air-conditioned space. Only two hours a day in an air-conditioned space can significantly reduce the risk of heat-related illness. If...
DOT Physicals
What does DOT stand for? Department of Transportation Who needs a DOT exam? The operator of a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of over 10,001 pounds The operator of a vehicle designed to transport more than 15 people The operator of a vehicle transporting...
Urgent Care vs. Primary Care
Urgent care is a commonplace to use for acute issues when you are sick, have an accident, injury, or need quick care without having to plan an appointment. Urgent care can also help you with primary care needs when you may be between providers, unable to get an...
Simple ~ STEPS ~ to Healthy Living
Happy National Walking Day! National Walking Day is the first Wednesday of April. This day is to encourage and remind people of healthy walking habits that can have a great impact on their overall health and help prevent diseases! Physical activity does not always...
STD Testing
Screening and diagnostic tests can be done in urgent care for various sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Whether you have been possibly exposed, experiencing concerning symptoms, or just want to screen for routine monitoring we can take care of you and your sexual...
Allergy Season is Upon Us!
Seasonal allergies/ environmental allergies affect many people each year. Spring allergies usually can begin in February and continue into June for some. Seasonal allergies develop when your body’s immune system overreacts to a trigger in the environment (pollen,...