Best Forms of Exercise for Your Body
Best Forms of Exercise for Your Body
Everybody is different. Really- every body. This means not every exercise is the best for…
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Common Illnesses We Treat
Common Illnesses We Treat
When you’re feeling under the weather, struggling to schedule a doctor’s appointment is the last…
Keeping the Kids Busy this Summer
Keeping the Kids Busy this Summer
Who doesn’t love summer? It’s a time for fun, relaxation, and creativity while school’s out!…
Staying Hydrated in the Heat
Staying Hydrated in the Heat
Everyone gets excited about summer- school is out, and the weather is beautiful! But hot…
Why Spring Allergies Last Well Into Summer
Why Spring Allergies Last Well Into Summer
We often hear about spring allergies and fall allergies, but summer allergies are rarely mentioned….
Sun Safety for Kids
Sun Safety for Kids
It’s no surprise that kids love the summer – it’s warm, they can play outside,…
Sports Kids America Month
Sports Kids America Month
Summer is a great time for kids to get out and get active. One of…
Men’s Health Month
Men’s Health Month
Every June, we celebrate Men’s Health Month by encouraging the men in our lives to…
Healthy Summer Snacking Ideas
Healthy Summer Snacking Ideas
Summertime is full of pool days, beach days, and picnics. Nothing is better than spending…
Tips For Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Tips For Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Did you know May is Better Sleep Month? Getting enough sleep each night is vital…
Benefits of Drinking Water
Benefits of Drinking Water
We all know that drinking water is essential but do you know why? Do you…
What You Need to Know About High Blood Pressure
What You Need to Know About High Blood Pressure
Every May is Blood Pressure Awareness Month. Sponsored by the CDC, National High Blood Pressure…
Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month
Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month
Nearly one in five American adults struggle with mental illness – whether that’s anxiety, depression,…
Navigating Arthritis
Navigating Arthritis
Arthritis simply means inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. While the image most…
Autism Awareness Month
Autism Awareness Month
Every April, several organizations in America come together to raise awareness for autism, discuss the…
Creative Gardening Projects with the Kiddos!
Creative Gardening Projects with the Kiddos!
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to enjoy the 70-degree weather and get started on…
Stress Relief With Laughter is No Joke
Stress Relief With Laughter is No Joke
Laughter is the best medicine. We all know this. As April is Stress Awareness Month,…
Preventing Tick Bites
Preventing Tick Bites
As we enter the spring and summer months, we begin to spend more time outdoors….
Earth Day 2022
Earth Day 2022
Earth Day started in 1970 because of Senator Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin, who…
The Start of Spring Allergies
The Start of Spring Allergies
Many celebrate as the weather warms up and we can finally spend more time outside….
National Vaccination Day
National Vaccination Day
Vaccines are a hot topic in the world today. While many people currently associate the…
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is observed in March and was built to raise awareness of…
Tips for Spring Cleaning
Tips for Spring Cleaning
Spring has finally arrived! Start the new season off right, freshening up your home by…
History of St. Patrick’s Day
History of St. Patrick’s Day
The Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland is celebrated each…
How to Drive Safely on Ice
How to Drive Safely on Ice
During this season, roads can be hazardous due to the colder temperatures. Snow and ice…
Celebrating Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month
Since 1976, American presidents have designated February as National Black History Month. While nowadays there…
American Heart Month
American Heart Month
February is known as American Heart Month, when we raise awareness about the importance of…
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Random Acts of Kindness week is celebrated from February 13-19th, and Random Act of Kindness…
How to Keep Kids Busy on a Snow Day
How to Keep Kids Busy on a Snow Day
Once your kids are over the cold, they will need activities to keep them busy…
Best Ways to Protect Yourself and Others During this Time
Best Ways to Protect Yourself and Others During this Time
Following the holiday season, everybody wants to get back on track and take better care…
Holding Yourself Accountable with Your New Year’s Resolutions
Holding Yourself Accountable with Your New Year’s Resolutions
The new year is here and so are your resolutions. You’re eating healthier, working out,…
Thyroid Awareness Month
Thyroid Awareness Month
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck. This gland has a…
Maintaining Healthy Skin in Winter Weather
Maintaining Healthy Skin in Winter Weather
The harsh, cold weather is not ideal for the health of your skin. Cold air…
Benefits of Hot Tea
Benefits of Hot Tea
When you’re sick, need a pick-me-up, or even want to help your body detox, there’s…
Food Safety Tips
Food Safety Tips
During the holiday season, particularly in December, you will eat a lot of great food….
How to Make (& Keep) Your New Year’s Resolution
How to Make (& Keep) Your New Year’s Resolution
As 2022 approaches, many of us begin thinking about new goals we want to work…
Staying Healthy During the Holiday Season
Staying Healthy During the Holiday Season
As an urgent care company, we know the best ways to keep feeling like yourself,…
Gain Joy by Giving Back!
Gain Joy by Giving Back!
Christmas is the busiest time of the year, from shopping to cooking to sending out…
Time Management Tips for Holiday Happiness
Time Management Tips for Holiday Happiness
The holidays can be a busy, stressful time for families. Many people host gatherings, organize…
How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and RSV in Your Child
How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and RSV in Your Child
The weather is cooling down around here, which means it’s the start of cold and…
Thanksgiving Crafts for the Kiddos
Thanksgiving Crafts for the Kiddos
Thanksgiving is almost here, which means it’s time for fun, laughter, and new memories to…
Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
The holidays are stressful for many people – they worry about extra money, the days…
Tips for Safe Holiday Travel
Tips for Safe Holiday Travel
As the holidays approach, many people will begin to travel more to visit loved ones….
National Diabetes Month
National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month. Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects more than…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to pay special attention to one of…
Fall Health Tips
Fall Health Tips
Fall is finally here! The weather has cooled down, the holidays are almost here, and…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) has been observed each October since 1981. This month serves…
Safety Tips for Halloween
Safety Tips for Halloween
Trick-or-treating is an exciting and fun activity for children on Halloween night. Kids get to…
Fun Fall Activities for the Family
Fun Fall Activities for the Family
Take a break from screens and electronics and get active this fall. There are plenty…
Simple Tips to A Healthier Diet
Simple Tips to A Healthier Diet
It’s no surprise that most people steered off track of their healthy habits during the…
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicidal thoughts and other mental health conditions affect people across the globe regardless of age,…
Self-Improvement Month
Self-Improvement Month
September is Self-Improvement Month, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on all aspects of…
How Mindful Meditation Can Improve Your Life
How Mindful Meditation Can Improve Your Life
Mindful meditation is a type of mental training everyone should be practicing each day. Many…
September Gardening Tips
September Gardening Tips
September is a beautiful time of year, mainly because Fall starts on September 22nd, 2021….
Back to School Health
Back to School Health
This summer was a bit different than years past, as many people and families started…
National Honeybee Awareness Day
National Honeybee Awareness Day
Did you know August 21st is National Honeybee Awareness Day? This day is crucial because…
Wellness at Work
Wellness at Work
Whether working from home or back in the office, it’s always good to practice wellness…
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!
August is National Immunization Awareness Month!
Vaccines play a crucial role in preventing life-threatening diseases. August is National Immunization Awareness Month…
Tips to Reduce Test Anxiety in Children
Tips to Reduce Test Anxiety in Children
As summer ends and schools begin to welcome back students, the break from homework and…
Practice Summer Safety Tips
Practice Summer Safety Tips
Summer is such a fun time of the year, from planning your next vacation to…
National Parents’ Day
National Parents’ Day
Parents – It’s finally summer which means kids are out of school and ready to…
How to Deal with Mosquitos
How to Deal with Mosquitos
Summer is full of pool days, popsicles, and sandy feet. Unfortunately, summer is also full…
How to Avoid Germs While Traveling
How to Avoid Germs While Traveling
As more and more people are getting vaccinated, the world is slowly opening back up…
Best Ways to Get Outside and Stay Active This Summer
Best Ways to Get Outside and Stay Active This Summer
After months spent indoors due to the colder season and quarantine, the summer months are…
Plan the Perfect Father’s Day
Plan the Perfect Father’s Day
Sunday, June 20th is a special day where we will celebrate our fathers and all…
Schools Out for Summer: Fun Activities for the Kids!
Schools Out for Summer: Fun Activities for the Kids!
“Schools out for Summer!” in a child’s mind is the best time of the year,…
Top 5 Tips for Gardening as a Beginner
Top 5 Tips for Gardening as a Beginner
Summer is right around the corner, which means everyone wants to be outside soaking up…
Signs of Dehydration
Signs of Dehydration
Water is one of the most essential nutrients for your body and plays a vital…
International Men’s Health Week
International Men’s Health Week
International Men’s Health Week is recognized as the week leading up to, and including, Father’s…
Surprising Ways Nature Boosts your Health
Surprising Ways Nature Boosts your Health
Being outdoors has so many unexpected, surprising benefits for your mind and body! Surrounding yourself…
American Stroke Awareness Month
American Stroke Awareness Month
Did you know that by regularly managing your blood pressure you can significantly lower your…
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
This May is National Teen Self Esteem Month, a time where we raise awareness about…
Celebrate Memorial Day by Giving Back
Celebrate Memorial Day by Giving Back
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance in which we honor, support, and remember those…
Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
With the summer months approaching, we can begin to look forward to sunny days spent…
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…
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…
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…