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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4 Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be a hard time for many people to maintain their healthy lifestyle habits, but we are happy to report that there are ways to have a healthier Thanksgiving day while still enjoying the big meal! Below are 4 tips for a healthier Thanksgiving: 1. Start your day with breakfast! It may seem counterintuitive, and many people may argue that they want to save their calories for the big meal, however by starting your day…
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Weight Management During the Holidays
It is no secret that the holidays are filled with delicious food, fun parties, and altered schedules, all of which can make maintaining your weight difficult. Many New Year’s resolutions include beginning a healthier lifestyle, getting in shape or losing weight. If you know that these things will be included in your resolutions for 2018, why wait? Why not get a jump start on a healthier and happier you? Here are some tips for finishing…
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Healthy Holiday Travel
The holidays typically equate for a lot of travel for most people, and we know that travel can be stressful and lead to a lapse in your normal health and routines. We are happy to say that below you will find some ideas to help you have healthy holiday travel: Rest – Do your best to get a full night’s sleep before your travel day! This is especially important if you are driving, it will…
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