When to visit Urgent Care?

Do you ever wonder when you should visit Urgent Care? Here at UNI Urgent Care we offer a wide variety of services, and strive to work with our patients to provide them with the best possible care. We understand that unexpected illnesses and injuries are an unfortunate part of life, which is why were are here seven days a week, no appointment needed! Urgent care should be visited when you are in need of urgent medical…
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A Healthier 2018

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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