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Could It Be COVID? What Your Sore Throat Is Telling You

Frog in your throat? Or are you a little hoarse? These days even the slightest tickle can have you worried about [...]

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Your Questions Answered

Why do we need a COVID-19 booster? Getting vaccinated is still the best way to safeguard yourself from becoming [...]

COVID-19 vs the Flu: What You Need to Know

The chilly autumn breeze is blowing flu season back into the limelight. This time last year, we didn't have COVID [...]

3 Reasons Why Your Cut May Need Stitches

The dog barks, the baby cries, the doorbell rings, and... Ouch! One minute you’re washing dishes, and the next [...]

How to Tell the Difference between Pink Eye and a Stye

Pink eye (also known as conjunctivitis) and styes can both be a pain in the...eye.  But how can you tell which is [...]

Hurt Finger? Get a Grip! Head to Urgent Care

From slamming a car door to dribbling a basketball, there are endless ways to injure your fingers. Hold your hands [...]

4 Ways to Get Your Child Ready for This School Year

Posing for the perfect yearbook photo isn’t the only thing students need to prepare for this fall. As we enter yet [...]

Sounding Off on Swimmer’s Ear

Summer’s not over yet. There’s still time to make a splash in the pool, ocean, or lake - and nobody wants to be [...]

Why It’s Important to Test for STIs (Even When You Don’t Have Symptoms)

There are some situations where getting tested for an STI is obvious. If a partner tests positive, or if you have [...]

Scratching the Surface of Poison Ivy’s Itchy Myths

Is it contagious? Can it enter my bloodstream? Myths about poison ivy can leave you scratching your head. Knowing [...]