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Yes, January 2019 is already in full swing, but it’s not too late to end the month “dry” – as in, without alcohol. Now that New Years is behind us, you may be even more motivated to try this approach post-celebrations once you've learned about the health benefits.

Come join us for our ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 13th at noon! The clinic is located at 1115 East Tyler Street in Athens.

Have you ever heard your grandmother (or another older person) claim she can predict a change in the weather, based on their level of joint pain? Turns out, there may be some scientific support for that claim.

Ouch! Have you ever woken up with an excruciating pain in your big toe - literally? If this has every happened to you, it may be a symptom of a condition known as gout.

Fall officially begins with the autumnal equinox (this year on September 22), when even in Texas our thoughts turn to pumpkin spice [everything!], harvest festivals, scarecrows, sweaters, and [of course] football. While you may not think about flu season until the weather really starts to feel like fall, the best time to get your annual fall flu shot may be earlier than you think.

Does the thought of shorter days and longer nights with the coming fall and winter months cause you to feel more down that you think you should? The changing seasons cause changes in the way we feel as well, but if the feelings linger and you have felt moody and unenergetic for more than a couple of days, you may be experiencing SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Thoughts of summer include lots of outdoor fun like pool parties, playing in the sprinklers, baseball and soccer games, and nature hikes. But there are days when it is just too HOT to be outside, especially for little ones. Overheating can happen very quickly on these extremely hot days we’ve had recently. So, what are some ways to get kids – and adults – moving inside, rather than just plopping down in front of the TV?

Integrity Urgent Care is committed to being the best walk-in urgent care so we are looking for team members who have a deep passion for patient care and enjoy being part of a team. Applicants should be open to working 12-hour shifts and weekends as we have extended hours to better serve our patients. Applicants for the x-ray technologist position should be comfortable performing diagnostic radiographic exams in addition to performing clinical tasks. They will also need to enjoy working in a team...

Integrity Urgent Care - Athens is now open, and we’re so excited to be your new neighbor! We’re located at 1115 Tyler Street in the old Sears building next to Lonestar Western Wear and across the street from Jalapeño Tree.

Getting into the water is probably one of almost everyone’s favorite things about summer. However, that favorite "swimming hole,” – whether your backyard or neighborhood pool, a nearby lake, or the ocean – may be hiding some nasty waterborne illnesses which can take the fun out of your water activities.