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The 5 Most Common Prescriptions
Are you sick and need a prescription but it’s after hours? Maybe you’re on vacation, and your medication didn’t end up at the same place you did. Head over to DOCCS Urgent Care — which writes for some of the most commonly prescribed medications.
When Dog Bites Require Medical Attention
Dogs are typically sweet and fun to play with. What happens, though, when Fido turns and bites you? Whether it’s your dog or a neighbor’s dog, bites can be serious. Read on to find out when you should seek medical attention for a bite wound.
High Fevers: Home Remedies to Help After a Doctor's Visit
It can be miserable suffering with a high fever, especially when you have to let a viral infection run its course. Fortunately, there are ways to find relief even when prescriptions aren't a treatment option. Keep reading to learn more.
What You Need to Know About Prenatal Checkups
Are you considering getting pregnant or already expecting? When it comes to the health of you and your baby, you shouldn’t overlook the importance of prenatal checkups. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of these crucial exams.
Which Form Birth Control is Best For You?
You have lots of options to choose from when it comes to your birth control. Many factors can impact your choice, from medical considerations to lifestyle decisions. Read more to learn about the different forms of birth control available to you!
Why the Flu Shot Is the Safest, Most Effective Way to Protect Yourself and Your Family
It’s flu season again, and you see reminders everywhere urging you to get your flu shot. If you’ve never had one and think you don’t need one, think again. Don’t be one of the millions of people who get the flu when they could have prevented it.
Common Causes for UTIs
Do you seem to get UTIs frequently, have trouble getting rid of them, and can’t figure out what causes them? If so, you aren’t alone. UTIs left untreated can lead to serious medical issues, so know the signs and seek help.
My Pap Smear Results Were Abnormal — Now What?
Are you sick and need a prescription but it’s after hours? Maybe you’re on vacation, and your medication didn’t end up at the same place you did. Head over to DOCCS Urgent Care — which writes for some of the most commonly prescribed medications.
The Link Between Obesity and Diabetes
Are you sick and need a prescription but it’s after hours? Maybe you’re on vacation, and your medication didn’t end up at the same place you did. Head over to DOCCS Urgent Care — which writes for some of the most commonly prescribed medications.
What Makes Children More Susceptible to Ear Infections?
Ear infections can occur at any age, but they're a lot more common among children. Here's why -- and what you can do to help prevent serious ear infections in your kids.
What Every Woman Should Know About Heart Disease
Women need to recognize the often hard-to-notice symptoms of heart disease in order to get help fast enough. Learn more about the risks of heart disease to ensure you get the help you need. Find out how heart disease impacts women.
How Infusion Therapy Works to Fight Off Illness
For many people, infusion therapy can provide a variety of benefits, including fighting off illness. Learn more about how getting vitamins, antibiotics or hydration through this type of therapy can benefit you and your health.
3 Reasons Medical Professionals Recommend Regular Health Screenings
While you’re busy and don’t feel you need to go to the doctor, the truth is that routine health screenings are critical to your long-term well-being. Learn more about why medical professionals recommend regular health screenings for most people.
Why It Is a Good Idea to Regularly Monitor Your Blood Pressure
Discover how simply monitoring your blood pressure from home, on a daily basis, could lead to early diagnosis of medical problems that may be impacting your health.
Infusion Antibiotics Explained: When Are They Needed?
Infusion antibiotic therapy helps your body get the germ-fighting medicine it needs to restore health. And since medicine is delivered right to your bloodstream, your immune system gets more of the medicine it needs to win the war against infection.
Ultrasounds Aren't Just for Pregnancy: Learn What Else They Are Used For
Ultrasounds have a multitude of uses in many areas of medicine, providing doctors with important information that can guide your care. Here's a quick review of some of the most common uses of this versatile imaging technology.
9 Tips for Keeping Your Cholesterol and Blood Sugar in Check Over the Holidays
It’s possible not only to survive the holidays but also to enjoy festivities without sacrificing your waistline and your health. With some practical tips, you can stay healthy and still have a memorable holiday.
Why You Need to Get a Flu Shot Every Year!
The virus responsible for infecting you with influenza is a shifty species. Constantly mutating for its own survival, the flu virus changes enough between seasons that previous vaccines lose their ability to counter this year’s version.
Who should be tested for STDs?
Are you sick and need a prescription but it’s after hours? Maybe you’re on vacation, and your medication didn’t end up at the same place you did. Head over to DOCCS Urgent Care — which writes for some of the most commonly prescribed medications.
10 Foods to Avoid if You Are at Risk for High Blood Pressure
Discover how simply monitoring your blood pressure from home, on a daily basis, could lead to early diagnosis of medical problems that may be impacting your health.