Urgent Care

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Do You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder

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.

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Back to School Health Tips

You may have been turning a blind eye to the back-to-school ads which have been appearing for weeks from Wal-Mart, Target, and other stores, but once the calendar turns to August it’s hard to deny that back-to-school is coming soon!

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Health Contest Breakdown

For many people it seems like the middle of summer – but there’s plenty of time left to give your health and fitness level a kick! The competition is open to anyone in the Bryan/College Station community who is ready and willing to improve their level of health. You do NOT need to be an existing client of Integrity Urgent Care. 

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Health Benefits of Summer

If you’ve spent any time outside this month, you don’t need a calendar to tell you, “It’s summer!” With school out, longer daylight hours, and vacations to plan, nearly everyone looks forward to the summer months. In terms of health, how do the positives stack up against the negatives?

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How to Eat for Summer

Smart food choices can help you stay slim and healthy all summer long. Farmer’s markets, roadside stands, and your own favorite grocery store can be great sources of healthy foods for summer that taste great too!

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Integrity Urgent Care – Summer Health Contest

Summer is a great time to boost your level of activity and fitness routine. Days are longer, schedules become somewhat less hectic, and we’re motivated to look our best in summer attire. Integrity Urgent Care – Bryan/College Station has just the motivation you need to take your fitness to the next level and improve your overall health this summer!

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Choosing Integrity Urgent Care over an ER

Attention all Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) HMO members: by now, you should have received a letter from BCBS informing you of the insurance changes regarding the use of Emergency Rooms. Beginning on June 4, 2018, all patients who visit the ER for a non-life-threatening issue are subject to pay the entirety of their bill.

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What You Need to Know as Flu Season Continues

This year’s flu season is one of the worst in recent memory. Federal officials reported last week that this season has already caused the most hospitalizations in nearly a decade. During the week of February 10th, an additional 22 children’s deaths from the flu were reported, bringing the total to at least 84 nationwide. However, the week of February 10th was also the first week of the season in which the number of people seeking care for flu symptoms did not increase, potentially indicating that this harsh flu season may be levelling off. However, it’s far from over. Here’s what you need to know as flu season continues.