Spring has sprung, and that can only mean one thing — it’s spring cleaning time! Open up your windows, unclutter that closet, pull out your spray bottles, and give your home a good scrub! But don’t forget to be safe while doing so. In our urgent care clinics, we see accidents, injuries, and falls occurring […]
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Sprains vs. Strains
Two of the most common reasons for a visit to the urgent care are sprains and strains. Sprains and strains are often categorized together due to their similarity — they both refer to tearing or overstretching of soft tissue in the body. However, the difference lies in what soft tissue is affected. Soft Tissue in […]
Don’t Let a Christmas Injury Ruin Your Holiday
The most wonderful time of the year can land you in a hospital or doctor’s office if you aren’t careful. For 2016, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) documented 18,400 injuries related to holiday decorating alone that required a visit to the emergency room. And the numbers only increase each year. According to […]
