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Holiday Travel Safety Tips
In 2016, 103 million Americans (nearly one third of the population) traveled for the year-end holidays between December 23rd and January 2nd. Are you leaving town this holiday season? Be sure to stay safe with these tips!
Bryan
Avoid Food Poisoning this Thanksgiving!
The day after Thanksgiving is the second-busiest day of the year for urgent care clinics (the day after Christmas is the busiest). 47% more people than average come in with gastrointestinal issues, many of which could have been prevented with proper food handling and cooking. The turkey is often the culprit. Follow these tips to safely prepare your turkey this Thanksgiving.
Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!
It’s almost Halloween! For kids (and some adults!), October 31st is easily one of the most exciting nights of the year. Keep everyone safe by following these tips! Only adults should carve pumpkins. If your children are younger, try decorating pumpkins with markers, glitter glue, stickers, or paint as a safer alternative to carving.
Free-Standing Emergency Rooms: Know the Difference
In 2009, a Texas law permitted the establishment of emergency rooms independent of hospitals. As a result, free-standing ERs resemble urgent care centers in many ways and are popping up in neighborhoods across Texas. Knowing how to identify these FCERs (as they are sometimes called), can save you thousands of dollars. Here’s what you need to know:
Integrity Urgent Care First Aid Handbook – Burns
This is the first in a series of blog posts designed to serve as a quick reference guide. Each will focus on a sudden injury or illness designed to help you make an informed decision on a plan of action when the unexpected happens. This blog post will discuss burns, how to treat them at home and when you should go see your doctor or visit an urgent care clinic or emergency room.
Dry Drowning: Separating Fact from Fiction
A story relating to “dry drowning” has permeated social media in the recent weeks, for good reason. The story seems to be out of a parent’s worst nightmare. A child who swam a few days earlier dies suddenly with water in his lungs and some physicians refer to the incident as “dry drowning”. Many of the stories and articles continually shared about the incident contain misinformation. Continue reading to separate fact from fiction.
How Do Urgent Care Centers Work with Medicare?
Integrity Urgent Care is pleased to announce that we accept Medicare! 44 million Americans over the age of 65 receive Medicare benefits. If you are a Medicare recipient, it’s important to understand the difference between an emergency room and an urgent care center. Is an urgent care center the right choice for you?
Join us for Free Family Fun at the Healthcare Bash!
Bring your family and come join us on Saturday, June 10th from 10 am – 2 pm at the Physician’s Center in Bryan for the first annual free Healthcare Bash! There will be free food including popcorn, hot dogs, and snow cones provided by Sno Monkey. For kids, there will be games, face painting and a bounce house. We will also be giving away some great prizes!
Keep Your Kids Out of the Doctor’s Office This Summer
School is nearly out and it’s summertime! For a kid, this much-needed break from school means time outside playing with friends and cooling off in the swimming pool. These tips from our doctors at Integrity Urgent Care will help keep your children safe and out of the doctor’s office.
HMO vs. PPO – What’s the Difference?
Most health insurance plans are either a PPO or an HMO plan. It’s important to know what type of plan you have and understand how this affects your healthcare benefits. If you have an HMO, you must choose a primary care doctor from a list of covered providers.This doctor will treat you and must give you a referral if you need to see a specialist. However, in most cases you can go to an Urgent Care Center such as Integrity Urgent Care or the emergency room without a referral.
