Mosquitoes Eating You Alive? This Might Be Why
With all of the alarming information in the media about the Zika virus, people in Washington D.C are more aware of mosquitoes than ever before. What used to be an annoying consequence of living in a humid area that experiences hot temperatures during the summer has now become a genuine cause for alarm. If you’re […]
Is Your Family #UrgentCarePrepared For The School Year?
At the beginning of August, the Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA) announced an exciting new campaign designed to encourage Falls Church families to consider their health while getting ready for back-to-school activities! “There is no way for a family to predict the future, but having a plan in place can make emergency and immediate […]
Veterans Should Be Allowed To Access To Urgent Care
You’d be hard pressed to find an urgent care brand in Ashburn that’s more patriotic than Medics USA. We’ve got ‘USA’ right in our name! With a history of serving Washington D.C. and many locations in Virginia, we’re honored to be able to serve many people who have veterans as their family member or friend. […]
Medics USA Can Help You Overcome This Common Healthcare Problem
In a perfect world, you would be able to get in to see your primary care doctor any time you had a health concern, injury, or illness. As we’ve detailed in previous blog posts, it’s important to have a primary care physician because they’re more intimately acquainted with your health history, able to use your complete medical […]
3 Painful Summer Threats All Hikers Should Know About
With lots of sunshine and a little extra free time on your hands, you might think about going hiking somewhere in the Washington DC area this summer. Great idea! Not only does hiking get you out of the city heat and up into higher elevations where it’s cooler, it’s also a great workout that gives […]
What Every Parent Should Know Stinging Summer Insects
The warm weather of summer brings families out into their backyards and onto their patios. Unfortunately, it also brings bees, wasps, and other stinging insects out into the atmosphere where they can cause problems for humans. Every summer, the Medics USA urgent care centers see hundreds of kids who are suffering from insect bites and […]
Do You Know The Signs Of Food Poisoning?
With all the sun and nice weather, people all around the Washington D.C. area are starting to take their meals outside. Whether it’s eating dinner together on the back patio or hosting a picnic by the lake with coworkers, eating outside is a great change of pace. However, eating outside does present its own set […]
Why Urgent Care Centers Are The Better Option
When it comes to getting the treatment and care that you need when you are sick, you need to choose wisely. Hospitals can be expensive and crowded. At your local urgent care, you can rest assured that you will get the help that you need quickly and efficiently as possible. There are many reasons why […]
Preventing Colds And The Flu
Even though the cold and flu season is coming to a close, you still want to be careful that you do not contract the illness. There are many small things that you can do to keep the virus away from your body. As much as we would love to see you at Medics USA, we […]