Fighting the Flu with your Diet!
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Well… it might be a good start! An important part of having good health is fighting off illnesses- like the flu. According to an article on the National Center for Biotechnology Information website, a plant nutrient called Quercetin, found in fruits and vegetables, is particularly good […]
Flu Tracker – November 15, 2019
Flu Watch! South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Week of Nov 3-Nov 9 Geographic Spread: Local flu activity, Second week at this activity level Influenza Activity: overall, increase Influenza Like Illness: moderate Hospitalizations: 78 this season, 23 in the past week Deaths: 1 this season, 0 this week If you aren’t feeling […]
5 Facts You Need to Know About Ringworm
When you hear the term ringworm, you probably think of circular worms under the skin. But Ringworm actually isn’t a worm at all- it’s a fungal infection. Here are five facts about ringworm to help you understand more about this rash: Jock itch and athlete’s foot are the same type of infection as ringworm Most […]
Fight the Flu this Season with MEDcare Urgent Care!
This year at MEDcare, we want you to do everything in your power to make sure that you don’t get the flu! It’s important to note that getting sick isn’t always avoidable, but there are key steps you can take to ensure you’re as prepared as possible to fight off the flu. The number one […]
Five Tips on Keeping Your Skin Healthy
November is National Healthy Skin Month! What better way to celebrate than to take a minute and find out the facts on keeping the body’s largest organ healthy? It might surprise you just how simple it can be! Keep it clean! Hand washing keeps the germs at bay, and so does washing the rest of […]
Safety Tips for a Fun-Filled Halloween!
Halloween is supposed to be fun. Whether you are out trick-or-treating or handing out the candy, here are some tricks to help you avoid the urgent care and emergency department this October 31st! Check your family’s costumes for dragging parts and make sure that all footwear fits properly. Tripping on costumes can cause cuts, scrapes, […]
Provider of the Week – Tameka Irvin, FNP
It’s times for this week’s Provider of the Week! And today we want to recognize Tameka Irvin, one of our fabulous Family Nurse Practitioners! Tameka is one of those people that knew from an early age that she wanted to care for others. As she grew older, she discovered that that desire to care for […]
Mineral Magic for Migraines!
Migraines. I can feel the collective groan at just the thought of them. But did you know that one of the simplest, most readily available ‘medications’ for a migraine is a naturally occurring mineral? The way the body responds to migraines has much to do with Magnesium’s role in the brain. The science behind it, […]
Sick of Waiting? Save Your Spot Online Today!
You asked, and we answered! From the comfort of your home… or office… or car, while running errands around town… you are now able to Save Your Spot Online at (Insert Brand) to receive care! Check out these quick steps below! Click here to get to MEDcare’s Save My Spot Online webpage. Choose your favorite […]
Does a Store Throat Equal Strep?
When someone mentions a sore throat, streptococcal pharyngitis, AKA ‘Strep’ instantly comes to mind for many of us. It is a little scary after all. In fact, some experts suspect it was to blame for the death of our nation’s first president, George Washington. It is often an assumed diagnosis, but how often is a […]
