Seasonal Allergies or Something More? How to Know When to Seek Care For many people, the arrival of spring or fall means more than just a change in weather. Seasonal allergies can cause sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, and other uncomfortable symptoms. While these are often manageable at home, there are times when they may signal […]
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How to Tell if Your Child’s Sports Injury Needs Urgent Care Youth sports are a big part of many families’ lives, and with them comes the occasional injury. While some bumps and bruises are a normal part of the game, other injuries may require medical attention right away. Knowing the difference can help your child
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Beyond the Basics – Why Counseling in Nursing Homes Matters When people picture a nursing home, they might think of quiet activities, scheduled meals, and a steady daily routine. But life inside these communities is far more complex. Residents are often adjusting to major life changes, processing loss, and learning how to live in a
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You’re at your routine check-up, and your healthcare provider tells you your blood pressure is high. What does that mean for your health? Should you be concerned? In 2022, heart disease and stroke took more lives in the United States than all forms of cancer and chronic lower respiratory diseases combined. On a global scale,
DOT drug testing and physicals are one way we keep drivers, passengers, and others safe. Integrity Urgent Care provides DOT testing for central and north Texas.
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If you’re a Facebook user, chances are you’ve seen a post like this in your feed, “Hey y’all, can you look at this picture of my kid’s arm and tell me if this is poison ivy rash or eczema?” The post includes a photo of a rash that looks like it belongs in a science
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It’s perfectly normal to be concerned about your sexual health. Sadly, rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been increasing for the last few years. In April 2021, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that STIs had reached an all-time high for the 6th year in a row, with 2.5 million cases of
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For the past few years, the news headlines have been a rollercoaster. First we were dealing with some new COVID-19 virus that turned the world upside down. Then we were worried about murder hornets. What’s next? Apparently, it’s a disease called monkeypox. Seriously? That’s it. I’m out. Do I actually need to be worried about
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Halloween is an exciting time of the year for children. Costumes, candy, and cooler weather all come together to create a happy environment. However, Halloween is a difficult holiday to navigate for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. As a parent of a type 1 diabetic child I don’t restrict my child from candy,
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How can something as small as a wart provide so much shame and embarrassment for the person who has one? Warts seem to be one of those ailments that we whisper about and try to hide from one another as if they signify a larger issue at hand. Warts are fairly common, mostly harmless, and can often be treated fairly easily with our Integrity Urgent Care Clinic’s help, with the right knowledge available.
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