A UTI is an infection of the urinary system that involves the lower urinary tract including the urethra, bladder and sometimes the kidneys. UTIs are serious infections and should always be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible. Although UTIs are common in women, they can also happen to men, older adults and children. Symptoms…
There are a number of reasons to get tested for COVID-19: If you have common COVID-19 symptomsIf you want to determine whether you have a cold, the flu, or COVID-19 If you have recently come into contact with someone that has tested positive for COVID-19 If you have recently returned from a trip If you…
The flu season is going to be complicated by the presence of COVID-19. The flu and COVID-19 share similar symptoms. This can make it hard to figure out which one you have. Symptoms of the flu Dry cough Runny nose High temperature Tiredness and fatigue Symptoms of COVID-19 Similar to the flu, many people experience…
Children heading off to camps this summer may need to complete a sports physical before attending. Also called pre-participation physical, a sports physical is a way to ensure that children are healthy enough to participate in all of the activities offered. What is a sports physical and why might it be needed? Many day camps,…
With the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) we will all have to adjust to this new normal. That means staying indoors for long periods of time with limited access to the outdoors. Understandably, this is going to be a challenge for many. However, it’s important to continue taking steps to stay healthy and stay active.…
June 4, 2020 We will be resuming our normal business hours starting Monday June 8, 2020 Monday – Friday: 8am – 10pm Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 10pm April 15, 2020 Should I wear a face mask/ face covering? The latest guidance from the CDC is that everyone should wear a simple face covering when…
Accidents are inevitable. So whether you’re at home, in the workplace or outdoors, they’re an event that should always be planned for. So the question is: Are you ready? According to the National Safety Council, falls, choking, suffocation and burns are the leading causes of preventable injuries at home. And while they all pose serious…
The holidays are here! It’s a time to spend surrounded by family and friends. Parties, entertainment and festive cheer are just around the corner. But the holidays also lend themselves to accidents. Food poisoning, kitchen-related injuries, burns and falls are just some of the common ones. So stay safe and healthy this season by following…
The 2018-2019 flu season was one to remember but for all the wrong reasons. Recorded as one of the longest flu seasons in the past decade its impacts were felt far and wide. The Center For Disease Control (CDC) reported that there were 20,000 to 30,000 flu-related deaths in the United States, about 300,000 flu-related…
For most people, it’s surprising to learn that Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s) in the United States are on the rise. In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that reported cases of three STD’s: Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Syphilis had reached an all-time high. Rates of gonorrhea rose by 67 percent, syphilis by 76…