Dr. Brandon Hall, a Utah-based physician with his own family-centered practice, wrote the following for Revere Health. It’s full of great tips about watching your health and staying warm as the weather gets cold! If you do happen to get sick, UNI is never far. Visit any of our six locations and we’ll have you back to full strength in no time! “As we transition from beautiful autumn weather into winter and the holiday season, preventive health measures are...
There’s never a bad time to get an annual wellness exam. Wellness exams are often preventative, meaning you are not being treated for anything specific, but a doctor is instead evaluating your overall health. Many insurance plans cover a wellness exam every year. U.N.I. Urgent Care provides excellent exams to make sure you and your loved ones are happy and healthy! Check out the information below on what wellness exams typically include: Annual wellness exams usually check your: History. This...
October is here, and that means Halloween! This holiday is a time for treats, fun with friends, and costumes. Here are UNI, we would like to encourage you to have a safe Halloween this year. According to the CDC, here are some tips for a “SAFE HALLOWEEN”. Swords, knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers...
Your friends at U.N.I. Urgent Care are here to keep you as healthy as possible--check out the following cold and flu prevention tips to keep you feeling great in your busy Maryland lifestyles! Millions and millions of Americans suffer from the flu or colds each year, most of them in the fall and winter time. It’s an unfortunate fact of life, but there are many things you can do to prevent coming down with a cold or flu! The following...
With children back in the classroom, it is time to be aware of pink eye and other contagious diseases. Do you or your child have pink, itchy eyes? Pink eye – or conjunctivitis – is common and spreads easily. It sometimes needs medical treatment, depending on the cause. Know the symptoms and when to seek treatment. Pink eye is one of the most common and treatable eye conditions in the world in both children and adults. It is an inflammation...
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral infection that is most common in infants and children younger than 5 years old. It also can sometimes occur in older children and even adults. Symptoms of HFMD include fever, a rash on the hands and feet and sores in the mouth. While HFMD is incredibly contagious, it is relatively mild and typically caused by a coxsackie virus. Hand, foot and mouth is very common in...
With school back in session, we are starting to see more cases of mono at UNI Urgent Care. Infectious mononucleosis (mono) is often called the kissing disease. The virus that causes mono is transmitted through saliva, so you can get it through kissing, but you can also be exposed through a cough or sneeze, or by sharing a glass or food utensils with someone who has mono. However, mononucleosis isn't as contagious as some infections, such as the common cold....
Join us for our Annual Back to School Wellness Day on September 22nd at all six of our locations! This all day event will begin at 9am and will feature wellness tips, food and giveaways! The first 25 people to get their flu shot will receive a free gift! We hope to see you there!
Summertime is for playing and recreating, and unfortunately, sometimes those things can go wrong. If you suspect someone has fractured one of their bones, follow the following steps to treat them most effectively and prevent any additional damage. Be sure to dial 911 if: The person is unresponsive, isn't breathing or isn't moving. Begin CPR if there's no breathing or heartbeat. There is heavy bleeding. Even gentle pressure or movement causes pain. The limb or joint appears deformed. The...
Back-to-school is right around the corner, and some fall sports start even sooner! At UNI we can take care of your child’s sports physical so they can get back on the practice field ASAP! What Is a Sports Physical? In the sports medicine field, the sports physical exam is known as a preparticipation physical examination (PPE). The exam helps determine whether it's safe for you to participate in a certain sport. Most states actually require that kids and teens have...
