When Should I Go To Urgent Care?
It’s a decision that has to be made all the time: you or a family member is ill or injured and you have to make the call to schedule a doctor’s appointment, take a trip to urgent care, or head straight to the emergency room. The doctor may not have available openings for at least […]
Common Symptoms of the Flu
The flu is something that we need to be wary of during the winter and early spring months, but this year, in particular, has been incredibly rough. The flu is out with a vengeance, and it’s easy to see. Whether you’ve fallen victim to it, your child’s classroom has gone home early with flu symptoms, […]
We’re Your Go-To Medical Clinic for Urgent Care in DC
When it comes right down to it, the truth is that there are some things out there that require you to see a doctor as soon as you can, but they’re not emergencies. As you probably know, a trip to the emergency room is likely going to cost you an arm and a leg, and […]
3 Tips for Lowering Your Blood Pressure
You’re going along with life as usual, and generally speaking, you’re feeling pretty good. Hey, if it doesn’t seem like there’s anything wrong, you’re probably okay, right? Although this is probably true most of the time, there are indeed some conditions that can sneak up on a person without them really feeling much different. High […]
A Few Ways to Stay Healthy This Fall
With fall right around the corner here in Washington, D.C., many people are gearing up for cooler weather. That means that before long, we will all be breaking out our favorite flannel shirts and blue jeans to stay warm while we’re on the go. There are a number of reasons that people consider fall to […]
Visiting DC on Vacation and Need to See a Doctor?
If you’re visiting D.C. from somewhere else in the country, first of all, welcome to one of the most beautiful parts of the country! Sure, we’re probably just a bit biased on the matter, but chances are that you’d agree with us considering the fact that you’ve chosen this specific area for your vacation. No […]
Don’t Forget Life-Saving Immunizations For Kids And Senior Citizens
Every year, the last week of April is set aside as World Immunization Week by the World Health Organization. This international health holiday was created to help people better understand the life-saving power of vaccinations for all humans. Despite the fact that “Immunization saves millions of lives and is widely recognized as one of the […]
Love Foods That Are Toasted Or Roasted? You Could Be At Risk
If you pay attention to health news even half as much as the medical professionals in our urgent care clinics, you’ve probably noticed that there are a LOT of things that can put your health at risk. One year it’s eggs, the next year they tell you eggs are fine. For a long time fat […]
How To Avoid Food Poisoning
It happens to people across Washington D.C. every day. You visit a new restaurant with coworkers at lunch or you have dinner at your relative’s house on the the weekend. You take a big bite of whatever happens to be on the menu for that day and somewhere in the back of your mind, a […]