When to Visit Urgent Care If you Think You Have RSV Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has overwhelmed hospitals over the past few months. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases may have finally peaked in New England and other parts of the country. That’s good news, but it’s not time to let […]
When to Visit Urgent Care If You Think You Have the Flu The U.S. is facing a tripledemic this winter as three highly contagious respiratory viruses - respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, and COVID-19 - circulate throughout the country, making people sick. Many of these viruses have overlapping symptoms, so we are launching a series […]
8 Ways to Boost Your Immune System News of a possible tridemic - or tripledemic - has dominated the news in recent weeks. Pediatric units across the country are faced with an alarming surge of children hospitalized with respiratory synctyial virus, more commonly known as RSV, and influenza. This surge comes as COVID-19 cases are […]
Influenza is already circulating in parts of the country making now the best time to get your flu shot. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, flu season has been relatively mild, but the reprieve may be over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns of a potentially severe flu season ahead. Flu […]
Did you know that the CDC recommends getting a flu shot by the end of October? If you haven’t received your flu shot yet, don’t worry, we have you covered! This year more than ever, getting the flu shot is crucial to your part in protecting yourself, your loved ones, and those who cannot protect […]
For months, public health officials have stressed the importance of universal mask-wearing to slow the spread of COVID-19. Now, a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests wearing two masks offers more protection than just one. The CDC conducted lab tests with dummies to assess two ways to improve the […]
The first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day® -- part of the American Heart Association’s signature Go Red for Women® initiative to raise awareness about women’s heart health and to inspire women to make changes to improve their lives. Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women, despite the fact that nearly 80 percent […]
Skiing and snowboarding are considered by many health experts to be low-risk activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is most true when you’re swooshing down the slopes, but to stay safe the rest of the time, it’s important to wear a mask, maintain social distance from other skiers, and avoid indoor spaces like lodges, restaurants […]
We want to thank all our staff for their service and bravery during the pandemic. You are an amazing group. We also thank all our patients, who have trusted us with their health needs throughout the years -- and especially during this last, most challenging year. This is a trying time for all of us, […]
Snow shoveling and snow blowing can be unpleasant winter chores, but for some those chores can also be dangerous or even fatal. In 2018, more than 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms, doctors' offices, and clinics for injuries suffered while shoveling or using snowblowers, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). What’s […]
Staying healthy during the winter months can be challenging, particularly this year. Wearing a mask and social distancing can help keep you safe from the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as germs that cause other common illnesses. Here are 8 tips to keep you and your family in good health this winter. Wash your […]
The first images of people receiving vaccines to prevent COVID-19 brought hope to millions around the world. Health care workers and the elderly were among the first to be vaccinated, and state and local governments are determining who will be next in line. As the general public awaits its turn for a vaccine, here are […]