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.
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,...
Kid’s Nutrition
Nutrition is very important for our growing children. They need all the vitamins and nutrients to grow strong and develop their brains. What to feed your kids, how much, and the stages of your child’s development can be very overwhelming for parents....
WHY CHECK-UPS ARE IMPORTANT – NO MATTER WHAT YOUR AGE!
Remember when we all thought that we were invincible? Nothing in the world could touch us and fear was unimaginable. Being young was all about having the time of your life, but what would you tell your younger self now? Let’s face it, at one time in our life we all...
Telemedicine
We are excited to announce that you can now visit with one of our providers from the comfort of your home. Telemedicine is a service that allows a patient to have a virtual visit with a provider without having to go into one of our urgent care clinics. With...
Whole Food Plant-Based Diet: A Beginner’s Guide and Information
Written by Alyssa Ursini, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Happy National Bacon Day! What better way to [ironically] celebrate than by getting informed about a topic that has been gaining a lot of attention over the past several years: PLANT-BASED DIETS! You may have seen...
Fight the Flu
Flu season has officially started! With that being said, we want to make sure everyone is taking the proper steps to help PREVENT THE FLU! The CDC defines the flu as "a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and...