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How High-Risk Patients can Prevent, Control a COVID-19 Infection

Current data on COVID-19 has been able to identify demographics and patient groups are at highest risk for symptoms and complications from infection of the virus. The current health protocols call for social distancing, with exceptions including travel for groceries, essential supplies and medical care. Patients that fall into specific high-risk groups for COVID-19 symptoms …

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What type of COVID-19 Testing Do I Need?

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COVID-19 testing is becoming more and more available as public health agencies and healthcare providers now have appropriate testing resources for growing demand. Testing for the novel coronavirus was extremely limited in the opening months of the pandemic. However, that has changed in recent weeks with more access to testing than before. But specific tests …

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How Do I Get a Telemedicine Visit for Care?

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As you may have noticed, Instant Urgent Care is implementing telemedicine services to ensure that patients can continue to get care while at home. Patients just simply have to book an appointment online for telemedicine with a smartphone or computer! Telemedicine allows our team to evaluate a variety of acute urgent care needs including seasonal …

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Telemedicine Benefits for Patients Before and After COVID-19

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Telemedicine, or the virtual delivery of urgent care through internet-connected devices, can help patients maintain social distancing and get immediate care. As COVID-19 continues to hamper access to care for millions, telemedicine continues to serve as a valuable gateway to healthcare for many. Instant Urgent Care’s telemedicine access to help patients find accessible and affordable …

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Telemedicine Visits and Improved Patient Care

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Telemedicine is one of the easiest ways in which patients can get primary, urgent, or pediatric care. In fact, the recent outbreak of COVID-19 is now opening new pathways for medical providers to continue providing urgent care services even when patients need to stay at home or in quarantine. That is why we are proud …

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Does Strep Throat Cause Other Illnesses?

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Most people are familiar with strep throat, but did you know that this common infection can actually lead to other infections? It’s true, your strep throat could quickly become a bigger problem if it isn’t treated quickly! Strep throat is most commonly seen in young children, but it can affect people of all ages. Now …

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At-Home Ear Infection Treatment for Patients

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Ear infections are a common condition that many people face. If you’ve ever had one, you know how painful and unpleasant they are. Treating ear infections at home is very difficult, but it can help to shorten the length of the infection and make symptoms more manageable. These are a few tips you should keep …

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Do Urgent Care Centers Provide DOT Physicals?

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DOT physicals are a necessary evil for truck drivers across the country. DOT physicals are required to keep an active certification and continue driving, so missing your annual DOT physical isn’t an option. For years there hasn’t been an alternative to the traditional DOT physical process, but now there is! What is a DOT Physical? …

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How Can Healthcare Providers Help with Coronavirus?

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The word Coronavirus is one that almost everyone has heard recently. From television news to radio and social media, this illness is something that has people worried. It’s scary when a new illness begins to spread which has left many people wondering, are healthcare providers prepared? What is Coronavirus? Coronavirus is a virus that originated …

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Can Bronchitis Cause Significant Medical Harm?

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Bronchitis is a common medical condition that people of all ages face, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be taken seriously. Ignoring the symptoms of bronchitis and not taking it seriously can lead to other medical conditions and in severe cases, hospitalization. The short answer is yes, bronchitis can absolutely be a serious medical condition, …

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