$40.00 School Physicals now $25.00 until 31 August 2011.

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Urgent and Family Care will be open during normal hours except for the Holiday hours listed below. 24 December 2010 (Christmas Eve) 8 am to 4 pm 25 December 2010 (Christmas Day) CLOSED 31 December 2010 (New Years Eve) 8 am to 4 pm 1 January 2011 (New Years Day) 10 am to 4 pm

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The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the 2010-2011 vaccine provides protection against A/H1N1(pandemic) influenza and two other influenza viruses- influenza A/H3N2 and influenza B. It will not prevent illness caused by other viruses.

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Allergy Basics Allergies are an abnormal response of the immune system. People who have allergies have an immune system that reacts to a usually harmless substance in the enviornment. This substance (pollen, mold, animal, dander, etc.) is called an allergen. Allergies are a very common problem, affecting at least two out of every 10 Americans. What Happens During an Allergic...

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Regular Flu vs H1N1 Commonly Asked Questions: 1. Should I get a flu shot NOW? --------Yes. We began administering the flu vaccines a few weeks ago when we received them. 2. When will the H1N1 flu shots be available? --------The latest update estimates that the H1N1 vaccine will be available mid-October. 3. Should I get BOTH the Flu Vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine? -------YES. Each vaccine...

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What is swine flu? Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people. Are there...

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March 5, 2009 Recent news reports have focused attention on a long-established but little-noticed practice: doctors forcing their patients to sign forms promising not to post an online review of the physician’s performance. The forms are provided by Medical Justice, a company whose website describes it as “relentlessly protecting physicians from frivolous lawsuits.” Medical...

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WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Thursday warned of the risk of skin burns in patients wearing transdermal drug patches who are undergoing MRI scans. Transdermal patches are applied to the skin and can be used to deliver pain medications, hormones and nicotine. Most of the patches are sold by prescription except for nicotine patches, which are available over-the-counter. In a...

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The cardiovascular damage wrought by an unhappy marriage may be greater for women than men, a new study shows. USN.load('Loomia'); While both men and women in "strained" unions, those marked by arguing and being angry, were more likely to feel depressed than happier partners, the women in the contentious relationships were more likely to develop high blood pressure, high cholesterol,...

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