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.
Flu vs. Stomach Flu: What’s the Difference?
People commonly use one word--“flu”—to describe two completely different medical conditions. “Flu” is actually influenza while “stomach flu” can refer to a number of different viruses causing similar symptoms. The two illnesses are distinctly different, as is the...
Spring Break Fun, Sun, Ski and Urgent Care
It’s Spring Break for many schools and with it comes a host of possible illnesses and injuries. Most people are aware of the damage the sun can do to the skin and remember to wear sunscreen, but there are other problems you can’t prepare for. Some common examples are...
When Over-the-Counter Isn’t Working on Common Fungal Infections
Athletes Foot, Jock Itch and Nail Fungus are all common conditions and all caused by fungi. Fungi are a kind of plant—mushrooms, mold, and mildew are examples of fungi. These organisms live in the air, in the dirt, on plants, in water, and even on the human body....
Zip Clinic Urgent Care® opening second Montana clinic in Bozeman
BOZEMAN, MT — Zip Clinic Urgent Care® will be opening its second Montana clinic in the town of Bozeman on March 8, 2017. In addition to its clinic in Belgrade, Zip Clinic® will operate its newest clinic at 862 Harmon Blvd, next to the Jewelry Studio and across from...
Seven Fun Wintertime Activities in Aurora, Colorado
Known as the “Gateway to The Rockies,” Aurora offers easy access to the Rocky Mountains, with the foothills less than an hour’s drive away, but you’ll find plenty to do right in the city too, no matter what the season. Look forward to breathtaking views that span from...
Top Winter Things to Do in Bozeman, Montana
ZipClinic Urgent Care serves the Belgrade-Bozeman, Montana area with soon to be two walk-in medical clinics for your convenience. With its spectacular location in the Rockies, Bozeman is an outdoor lover’s paradise, renowned for its outstanding fly fishing, hiking...
Stomach Ills: When should I go to urgent care?
The holiday season brings with it plenty of traveling and visiting with family and friends, which can expose you to new foods and (sometimes) germs. When your stomach doesn’t feel right, it’s not always clear what kind of ill you may be dealing with. Symptoms such as...
It’s Wintertime. So Why is My Hay Fever Acting Up?
“Hay fever” isn’t necessarily caused by “hay” and “seasonal allergies” can occur during any season of the year. The medical condition known as “hay fever” is medically “allergic rhinitis,” which is an inflammation in the nose which occurs when the immune system...
How do I know if my sore throat is serious?
Sore throats can be painful and annoying. Unfortunately, there is not one single cause of sore throat, but rather a sore throat can be caused by any number of conditions including: --Common colds --Seasonal allergies --Laryngitis (inflammation of the voice box)...
Check us out on Yelp!
Patients needing urgent care for a sudden illness or injury aren’t always sure where to turn first. But studies show most go online (oftentimes to Yelp) to do an initial search about which immediate care clinic is closest—and to look at what kind of reviews the urgent...
Tips to Beat Back-to-School Bugs
When children return to the classroom this time of year, sometimes they wind up getting sick. They’re exposed to new environments, new children … and new germs. Kids touch everything in the classroom, on the playground, and on the bus. But there are some steps you can...
Tips to Stay Safe and Healthy While Playing Pokémon Go
A new mobile exploration game has swept across the country in recent weeks raising excitement—but also the risk of injuries. The wildly popular smartphone-based Pokémon Go has attracted millions of users worldwide. In cities across the U.S., Pokémon Go players (many...