How to Tell if a Cut Is Infected: Here’s What You Should Look Out For

 

Minor cuts and scrapes are inevitable. From a young age, we experience minor skin abrasions that are more of an inconvenience than a medical issue. From a paper cut or skinned knee to the slip of a kitchen knife while chopping fruit, almost everyone experiences a minor albeit painful cut at some point.  Most cuts … Continued

Bronchitis vs. Pneumonia: Here’s What You Need to Know

 

Are you or a loved one currently experiencing a nagging cough that won’t quit? It can be hard to decipher precisely what your cough could be from, especially because most of us automatically think COVID is the underlying reason for it since the rise of the pandemic. Although many people are still testing positive for … Continued

How Much Water Should You Drink a Day? Here’s What You Need to Know

 

Did you know that our bodies are 60% water? This vital liquid is essential to our existence. Without water, the human body cannot survive, which is why it is so important to consume enough of it daily, but the real question is, how much water should you drink a day? While there are various hydration … Continued

Why Is My Heart Racing? Here’s What You Need to Know

 

Has nervousness or excitement ever caused you to feel like your heart was racing or beating out of your chest? This normal sensation happens to millions of people each year for various reasons. Not often linked to a serious underlying condition or heart issue, a racing heart can be a symptom or effect of an … Continued

Do I Have Allergies or the Flu? Understand the Difference

 

Oh, allergy season. The time of year when millions of us experience the wrath of the flowers and trees blooming all around us, which causes symptoms such as runny nose, itchy, watery eyes and stuffiness. Sometimes, symptoms can become so strong that we may begin to question whether we are living with seasonal allergies or … Continued

The Ideal Amount of Sunlight for a Safe and Healthy Body

 

As we enter the seasons of longer and warmer days, it’s only natural to want to spend more time outdoors enjoying the sunshine on our faces and the wind in our hair. Although that sounds like the ideal Saturday to many, knowing how much sunlight is safe is essential to planning out our days ahead. … Continued

Why Do I Bruise So Easily? Know When to Go to Urgent Care

 

Bruising easily can be alarming, especially if you’re experiencing it for the first time recently. Although as many as 55% of healthy people experience easy bruising with no underlying health conditions, various reasons could cause easy bruising that you should know about. If you notice a bruise with no recollection of how you got it … Continued

Can Allergies Cause Headaches? Know When to Visit Urgent Care

 

According to the World Health Organization, 50% to 75% of people worldwide have experienced a headache over the last year. Headaches are one of the most common nervous system-related disorders for those aged 18-65. There are various reasons for people to complain of a headache, including the onset of seasonal or recurrent year-round allergies. At … Continued

How Long Does a Strep Test Take?

 

Strep throat is one of the most common diagnoses among sick children between 5 and 10 years old. Up to 20% of school-aged children may be carrying the virus without knowing it. Even with no symptoms, the virus can spread from one person to another through tiny respiratory droplets in the air. Although most common … Continued

Does Urgent Care Take Medical?

 

Getwell Urgent Care accepts most major medical insurance plans.  When you need same-day medical care, worrying about paying for it shouldn’t stop you from getting the diagnosis and treatment you need now.  Don’t delay your visit to urgent care over the complexities that can come with deciphering medical insurance. Your health is the most important … Continued