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As summer approaches, many children are gearing up for sports camp and other outdoor activities. While these activities can be a great way for kids to stay active and have fun, they can also pose risks to their health and safety. That's why it's important to make sure your child is in good health before they hit the field with a sports physical from Healthcare Express Urgent Care. Why are Spor...

If you're someone who suffers from allergies or sinus problems, you may have heard about neti potting - a form of nasal irrigation that involves using a small pot to flush out your nasal passages with a saline solution. While neti potting can be a great way to relieve congestion and clear your sinuses, many people still have questions about how it works, and whether or not it's safe. At Health...

Do you often experience a runny nose, congestion, and pressure in your forehead or cheeks? If so, you may have a sinus infection. Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, are a common condition that can be caused by a variety of factors, including allergies, viruses, bacteria, and even structural abnormalities in the nose. At Healthcare Express Urgent Care, our team of experienced medical pr...

Are you experiencing a feeling of fullness or discomfort in your ear? Does your hearing feel muffled or diminished? If so, you may be suffering from excess ear wax, a common condition that affects millions of people every year. Fortunately, ear wax removal is a simple and painless procedure that can be performed quickly and easily at Healthcare Express Urgent Care. What is Ear Wax? Ear wax, a...

In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared February American Heart Month. Each year, February is a time to bring awareness and share how to take the proper steps to prevent heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for both men and women in the U.S. However, there are a few things we can do to prevent heart disease, like e...

Eat a pear a day to keep the doctor away…. Kind of.  Although pears don’t have the same nutritional value as apples, studies show that eating pears regularly can do wonders for your health. Need a health energy booster before a workout? Eat a pear. Want to lose weight? Eat a pear. Having digestive problems? Eat ~two pears~. Because people tend to reach for apples more than pears, the health and...

What do you think of when you think of fall? Pumpkin patches, cozy sweaters, and apple cider may come to mind, but the most iconic, most tell-tale symbol of fall is the leaves. What was once green turns red, orange, yellow or brown and falls to the ground. This process is no doubt beautiful, but it can pose some serious danger to you and your family. So, without further ado, let’s check out som...

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a mild virus that most commonly affects children 5 years old or younger, though it isn’t impossible for older children, or even adults, to contract the virus as well. HFMD isn’t dangerous, but symptoms, like a hand, foot, and/or mouth rash are uncomfortable. So, it is still important to know the symptoms so that they can be treated by a doctor. Besides, n...

“An apple a day will keep the doctor away.” Different variations of this well known rhyme have been around since the early 1900s, starting out as “Eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” Yes, this phrase has been passed down for generations, but does eating an apple a day really decrease the amount of times you get sick a year? HealthCARE Express is here...

Whether you were homeschooled, attended public school, or a private school, the universal feeling of preparing to go back to school is inescapable – for students and parents alike. Unfortunately in recent years, the spread of general safety in and around schools has been a hot topic because of the increasing amount of unpredictable, dangerous situations. Keeping students safe should always be a...