As a parent, you would want to make sure that your kid's vitamin C levels are on par!  Vitamin C is a powerhouse nutrient essential for supporting growth and boosting immunity, so your child is well-equipped to fight off the…

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce…

When you’re sick and want to see your doctor, what option do you have if you can’t get to the doctor’s office? Especially when this COVID-19 pandemic makes staying at home the safest move you can make? That’s where telehealth…

Summer is here and that means trips to the beach, hikes out in nature, and other outdoor activities. But that also means exposure to the elements, plants, and insects like ticks that can cause common summer ailments.  At Family Urgent Care, our doctors are here…

Sexually transmitted diseases are incredibly common, affecting some one million diagnoses around the world each day. In fact, it’s more likely that you’ll develop one than not at some point in your life. Routine STD tests, as well as additional tests when you’ve had unprotected…

As a kid, you probably had a lot of vaccines to help prevent serious illnesses like mumps and measles. But now that you’re an adult, you don’t need to worry about getting vaccines anymore — right? Wrong.  Vaccines help our…

With fall and winter upon us, the flu season is here as well. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help prevent the spread of the flu and other viruses, including colds and COVID-19. The flu and other respiratory…

As a woman, your risk of having at least one urinary tract infection, also called a UTI, during your lifetime is more than 50%. Your anatomy makes you more likely to get a UTI than a man. Your urethra, the…

Did you know heart disease is the top cause of death every year in the world? Heart problems like high blood pressure can lead to premature heart failure, heart attacks, strokes, and other life-threatening conditions. The good news is, you can avoid developing most…