Earth Day: How the Environment Impacts Your Health
Earth Day: How the Environment Impacts Your Health
Every year on April 22nd, we celebrate Earth Day as a way to commemorate the…
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Allergy Relief in 15 Minutes
Allergy Relief in 15 Minutes
It is no question that allergy season is currently in full swing! Common symptoms for…
Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month
Every April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month, a time where we raise awareness about…
Why is sunscreen so important?
Why is sunscreen so important?
Springtime brings warmer weather, which means more time in the sun! Excess sun without proper…
What is Intermittent Fasting?
What is Intermittent Fasting?
The weather is getting warmer which means that summer is right around the corner. For…
7 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Don’t Sleep Enough
7 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Don’t Sleep Enough
Sleep deprivation, or not getting the proper amount of sleep, can take a toll on…
Eat Local This National Nutrition Month
Eat Local This National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month for the United States! Putting a focus on nutritional foods…
4 Surprising Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning
4 Surprising Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning
The sunny days are back, the flowers are blooming, and birds are singing. You know…
All About Allergies
All About Allergies
People who deal with allergies know that Spring can be a difficult time to be…
Finding Time to Exercise While Working From Home
Finding Time to Exercise While Working From Home
Working from home has been our new normal for most of us for a year…
The Best Supplements for Immune Health
The Best Supplements for Immune Health
Keeping your immune system healthy is key to preventing and fighting infection and disease! Though…
8 Tips for a Healthy Heart
8 Tips for a Healthy Heart
February is American heart month! Sadly, 1 in 4 deaths is due to heart disease,…
Tracking Steps? Try Tracking Stress!
Tracking Steps? Try Tracking Stress!
Tracking your steps and sleep has been a huge focus of health management over the last several…
American Heart Month
American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month – a time where experts remind us to pay attention…
How First Care is Here for You During COVID-19
How First Care is Here for You During COVID-19
Here at First Care, we’re doing everything that we can to make sure that our…
10 Habits for a Healthier New Year
10 Habits for a Healthier New Year
A new year often signifies a fresh start for many people, and what better way…
National Blood Donor Month
National Blood Donor Month
Every January since 1970, the American Red Cross has recognized National Blood Donor Month in…
Cold, Flu, or COVID-19?
Cold, Flu, or COVID-19?
In previous years, you may have not given a cough or a runny nose a…
Differences Between COVID-19 and the Flu
Differences Between COVID-19 and the Flu
The COVID-19 and flu viruses share several characteristics, which can often make it difficult to…
Traveling Safe This Holiday Season
Traveling Safe This Holiday Season
With the holiday season in full swing now, we can expect to see an increase…
Respiratory Care Week
Respiratory Care Week
Please take a deep breath because it is Respiratory Care Week. This week is a…
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is on October 10th, and at First Care Clinics, we prioritize…
National Eczema Week
National Eczema Week
Eczema is a skin disease that stems from inflammation of the skin. Also known as…
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day
Every year on September 10, global citizens observe World Suicide Prevention Day. This growing problem…
National Immunization Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month
With the school year kicking off, it only makes sense that National Immunization Awareness Month…
How to Stay Healthy Going Back to School
How to Stay Healthy Going Back to School
This year, with the ongoing coronavirus, many parents ask themselves what to expect from this…
World Hepatitis Day – July 28th
World Hepatitis Day – July 28th
World Hepatitis Day is a public health holiday each year to raise awareness about Hepatitis….
Why You Need To Wear a Mask
Why You Need To Wear a Mask
The coronavirus pandemic has reached a record amount of cases in the United States, and…
Tips to Re-enter Society During a Pandemic
Tips to Re-enter Society During a Pandemic
Now that it is June, society in America has changed drastically since the coronavirus pandemic…
National Men's Health Month
National Men's Health Month
National Men’s Health Month is every June, falling in the same month as Father’s Day….
National Blood Pressure Month – May
National Blood Pressure Month – May
“The Silent Killer.” Did you know that this is the nickname for high blood pressure?…
Celebrating National Nurses Week
Celebrating National Nurses Week
National Nurses Week is May 6th through May 12th this year, and we can’t think…
Telemedicine: What Is It and Why Use It?
Telemedicine: What Is It and Why Use It?
Telemedicine has been around for a while, but it’s not been widely used or available…
Celebrating “Move More Month” This April
Celebrating “Move More Month” This April
The month of April has been deemed National Move More Month, and what better month…
Urgent Care FAQs
Urgent Care FAQs
There is some discrepancy in the services that urgent care clinics offer, in general. The…
National Nutrition Month: March
National Nutrition Month: March
National Nutrition Month is celebrated in the month of March in the United States. Being…
5 Skin Care Tips for the Winter
5 Skin Care Tips for the Winter
By this point, we have suffered enough winter weather that we are noticing changes in…
Celebrating American Heart Month this February
Celebrating American Heart Month this February
February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is astoundingly the leading cause of death in…
The Flu or Just a Cold?
The Flu or Just a Cold?
Getting sick any time during the year is never a great feeling, but feeling under…
How to Put Your Health First in 2020
How to Put Your Health First in 2020
Getting a head start and creating new, healthy habits at the beginning of the year…
4 Signs You Might Be Getting the Flu
4 Signs You Might Be Getting the Flu
Flu season has arrived. It is very important to get your flu shot as soon…
National Handwashing Awareness Week (Dec 1-7)
National Handwashing Awareness Week (Dec 1-7)
Did you know that National Handwashing Awareness Week is the first week of December? As…
Importance of Weight-Bearing Exercise
Importance of Weight-Bearing Exercise
Weight-bearing exercise is any form of activity that requires you to press against the force…
4 Signs Your Sick Child Should Stay Home from School
4 Signs Your Sick Child Should Stay Home from School
Most parents experience a morning that leaves them stumped when their child wakes up and…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in America, also known as BCAM. This month is…
Allergies in the Fall
Allergies in the Fall
Do you ever wonder why you’re still experiencing allergy symptoms when spring and summer have…
Flu Shot – Myths vs. Facts
Flu Shot – Myths vs. Facts
It’s that time of year again! With kids back in school, it’s the perfect time…
First Aid: College Edition
First Aid: College Edition
Any new college student can tell you about the hours spent making packing lists or…
What To Expect At Your Next Sports Physical
What To Expect At Your Next Sports Physical
Each year, thousands of children and teenagers flock to clinics and doctor’s offices to receive…
Healthy Sleeping Habits
Healthy Sleeping Habits
Getting a good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your body’s health, both physically and…
3 Summer Sun Safety Tips You Should Know
3 Summer Sun Safety Tips You Should Know
There’s no better way to celebrate the end of summer than by soaking up some…
8 Essentials for Every Medicine Cabinet
8 Essentials for Every Medicine Cabinet
As far as home first aid goes, there are a few essential items that every…
Sinus Infection 101
Sinus Infection 101
It could be a stuffy nose that won’t stop running or sinus pressure that makes…
Summer Sickness: 3 Common Ailments
Summer Sickness: 3 Common Ailments
Summer is here and that means it’s time to relax and unwind! While you may…
4 Everyday Tasks to Improve Your Health
4 Everyday Tasks to Improve Your Health
When the average person thinks “healthy lifestyle,” the image of a veggie-eating, protein-packing gym buff…
First Care’s Occupational Medicine Services
First Care’s Occupational Medicine Services
Urgent care at First Care Clinics goes beyond treating common illnesses and injuries. Our occupational…
How to Tackle Spring Allergies
How to Tackle Spring Allergies
Just when we get over our winter coughs and colds, spring allergies are waiting around…
What To Bring To Your Urgent Care Visit
What To Bring To Your Urgent Care Visit
We want your visit to First Care Clinics to be as quick and convenient as…
6 Tips for a Better Night's Sleep
6 Tips for a Better Night's Sleep
Just like a healthy diet and exercise, a good night’s sleep is an essential part…
When Should You Take a Sick Day From Work?
When Should You Take a Sick Day From Work?
Deciding if you should call in sick to work is always a tricky decision. First…
Nurse Practitioners vs. Doctors…What’s The Difference?
Nurse Practitioners vs. Doctors…What’s The Difference?
Urgent care is a compelling and convenient alternative for millions of patients with urgent, but…
4 Ways to Stay Healthy as a College Student
4 Ways to Stay Healthy as a College Student
The hectic schedule of a college student can make it difficult to make healthy choices…
Starting Each Day Healthy in 2019
Starting Each Day Healthy in 2019
New Year’s resolutions often surround health and fitness goals for the new year. One easy…
5 Most Common Urgent Care Visits
5 Most Common Urgent Care Visits
When faced with a medical situation, it is important to understand the most appropriate medical...
5 Ways to Fight the Flu This Season
5 Ways to Fight the Flu This Season
It can be a real challenge to stay healthy during peak flu season, but with…
5 Reasons to Get Your Flu Shot
5 Reasons to Get Your Flu Shot
Flu season always seems to come back around way too soon, making it easy to…
Finding the Energy to Keep Up With the Holidays
Finding the Energy to Keep Up With the Holidays
As the holidays approach, there are many things that must be prepared… the food, your…
How Much Water Should You Really Be Drinking?
How Much Water Should You Really Be Drinking?
“You are what you eat.” That’s how the saying goes, right? Well, your body is…
Staying Healthy When the Weather Changes
Staying Healthy When the Weather Changes
When a new season approaches, it usually includes a change in the weather, and those…
Strep Throat vs. Sore Throat
Strep Throat vs. Sore Throat
Waking up with an itchy or irritated throat is no doubt a frustrating feeling. It…
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Tips
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Tips
While parents prepare to send their children back to school, this month serves as a…
Lowering Blood Pressure Without Medication
Lowering Blood Pressure Without Medication
With 75 million adults in the U.S. currently diagnosed, high blood pressure (HBP) is quite…
Urgent Care: How It Works
Urgent Care: How It Works
Trying something new when it comes to your health can be scary; you never know...
Urgent Care and Walk-In Medical Services by First Care Clinics
Urgent Care and Walk-In Medical Services by First Care Clinics
Sometimes you have a medical problem that isn’t as life-threatening as a heart attack but...
Why Should You Go to Urgent Care?
Why Should You Go to Urgent Care?
So, you think you may have the flu. You’ve had chills, a fever, body aches,...
6 Summer Skin Care Tips
6 Summer Skin Care Tips
It is finally warm outside and feeling like summer! But with the beautiful warm weather,...
Concussion Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Concussion Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Head injuries are scary and not something to be taken lightly. Even something that might…
We provide walk-in medical, urgent care, and occupational medicine services to our community
We provide walk-in medical, urgent care, and occupational medicine services to our community
We are relentless about transforming the delivery of healthcare through outstanding customer service, convenience, and…
4 Fast Facts About Ear Infections
4 Fast Facts About Ear Infections
It’s almost May, and while we may be approaching the tail end of flu season,...
Does My Bee Sting Need Medical Attention?
Does My Bee Sting Need Medical Attention?
With the weather warming up, we will all be spending more time outdoors. With the…
Allergies or a Cold: What’s Got You Sick?
Allergies or a Cold: What’s Got You Sick?
There’s a reason people say they’re “under the weather” when they aren’t feeling their best....
What You Need to Know About Chest Pain
What You Need to Know About Chest Pain
Chest pain can come in a variety of forms: sharp, dull, burning, concentrated, or widespread. Chest…