Discover essential healthy living tips for balanced nutrition, exercise, stress management, and overall well-being.
You’re cutting veggies in the kitchen and accidentally slice your finger. It’s bleeding badly, and the cut looks deep. What do you do? Should you head to the local emergency room or the nearest urgent care clinic? Knowing where to go for help when dealing with an injury or illness is important. So, what’s the […]
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Going back to school means seeing old friends and making new ones, learning new skills, and returning to routines and schedules. It also means close contact with other kids, which increases the chance of getting sick or having an accident. That’s why it’s essential to understand the most common back-to-school injuries and illnesses. Common Back-to-School
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Summer is here – and the weather is only getting hotter! Did you know that heat is the number one weather-related killer in the US? According to the CDC, about 1,220 people in the US die from heat stroke every year. The good news is that heat-related illness and death are preventable. Our team at
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Summertime means more time outside enjoying nature – and a greater chance of exposure to poisonous plants. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac produce an oil that almost everyone is allergic to. Urushiol is an irritating toxin that causes an allergic reaction in the form of an itchy, red rash often accompanied by blisters,
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If you’re sexually active, sexually transmitted disease testing is essential. Did you know that you can have an STD and not experience any symptoms? That’s why regular testing is crucial. Delaying treatment can cause serious complications like vision loss, organ damage, and infertility. Integrity Urgent Care offers rapid same-day STD testing on a walk-in basis
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Impetigo: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment – and How it Differs from Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Impetigo is a common and contagious bacterial skin infection. It typically affects children between two and five years old, but anyone can get it. Keep reading to learn basic facts about impetigo, prevention tips, treatment options, and how it differs
When it comes to your sexual health, getting tested for STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) and STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) is crucial. Early detection and treatment are vital to prevent complications and reduce their transmission. Integrity Urgent Care offers rapid same-day STI/STD testing on a walk-in basis for all patients. We are open 7 days a
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Almost everyone gets headaches from time to time. Your head throbs and your eyes hurt. But is it a headache or a migraine? There are important differences between migraines and headaches. Knowing the difference can help you find the best treatments to fight the pain and lower the risk of it returning. Let’s examine
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If you have a cough, sore throat, or runny nose, you may wonder if you need to see a doctor. A mild cough or cold is usually nothing to worry about. However, some situations call for a doctor’s appointment. Knowing what symptoms require a trip to a healthcare provider will put your mind at ease
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Employees are an invaluable asset to business owners. Your bottom line is contingent on the productivity of your workforce – whether your organization employs hundreds of employees or a handful. So, employers want to do everything possible to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. That’s where the importance of occupational medicine comes in. Integrity Urgent
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