Did you make a New Years Resolution? If so, did it have something to do with a healthier 2018? If you are like a large portion of the American population, your resolution most likely involved losing weight, eating healthier, or exercising more, all of which are great! However, if you are like most Americans, according to the New York Times, “By Jan. 8, some 25 percent of resolutions have fallen by the wayside. And by…
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STDs & STIs
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we would like to remind everyone that getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs & STIs) is vital for your overall health. Here at UNI Urgent Care we offer STD/STI testing and treatment options and we encourage everyone who has had unprotected sex to come in and get tested. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains and defines STDs as: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are passed from…
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Did you get sick after getting the flu shot?
Did you get the flu shot? That’s great! Did you get sick after getting the flu shot? That’s not so great, but here are some reasons as to why this may have happened. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are four reasons why a person who has received the flu vaccine still may get sick. The flu vaccine only protects against influenza, but there are many other illnesses that circulate, especially during the…
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Travel Medicine – When you travel, UNI’s got you covered!
Are you planning your trip of a lifetime? Traveling the world? Studying abroad? Maybe heading to the Caribbean for a long weekend? If so, check the Center for Disease Control (CDC) for health travel notices and health alerts (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices). The medical professionals at UNI are here to work with you to make sure you are properly protected against the illnesses that you may encounter when leaving the United States. Our travel medicine doctors will review…
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Do you need an X-ray? We can help!
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, 7 out of 10 Americans get an x-ray each year. While some of those people are receiving dental x-rays, many are part of the 6.8 million Americans who break a bone each year. Breaking bones is no fun at all, but t if you find yourself in this situation, UNI Urgent Care is here to help! All of our UNI locations are equipped for on-site x-rays,…
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