Staying Healthy and Warm

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…
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Wellness Exams from U.N.I. Urgent Care

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…
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Halloween Safety from U.N.I. Urgent Care

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…
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Cold and Flu Prevention

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…
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Pink Eye

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…
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