Urgent Care Blog
Our Blog Features Health Tips For You And Your Family Along with the Latest News from Zip Clinic Urgent Care® centers. Browse our articles on health issues ranging from seasonal allergies to flu prevention to injury treatment. Also learn more about what services are provided through urgent care versus other medical facilities, such as freestanding emergency departments.
Mumps outbreak prompts vaccination reminder
With news of a small mumps outbreak in Belgade, Montana, it’s worth reviewing signs and symptoms of the disease, along with an outline of vaccination
How to Tell if it’s the Flu or a Cold
Flu activity is ramping up in some parts of the country, even though the season so far has been milder than in recent years. The
Tips to avoid injuries from skiing or sledding
In parts of the country blessed—or, depending on your fondness for the season, cursed—with significant snowfall this time of year, skiing, snowboarding and sledding are
New Years Resolution Series: Make small changes to lose weight
Chad Wagner knew it was time to make some changes when could no longer bend over to tie his shoes. His weight had climbed to
A Winter Worry: Recognize Frostbite and When to Seek Treatment
Winter is upon us, and it’s a good time for reminders about frostbite prevention. Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and
Patient Education Key as Freestanding Emergency Department Numbers Rise
The widely reported increase in freestanding emergency departments opening across the U.S. is an important trend for urgent care centers to watch. Freestanding emergency departments
Tips for Spreading Joy, Not Germs, This Holiday Season
As people attend group gatherings, crowd into stores, and travel during the holiday season, there’s usually an uptick in the spread of viruses and other
Your Child’s High Fever
First and foremost, it’s never wrong to take your child to the emergency room or an urgent care center if your parental instincts are telling
Sports Concussions… We Do Them.
What’s a Concussion? A concussion is defined as a complex pathophysiological process that affects the brain, typically induced by trauma to the brain. It can be
August is National Immunization Month
Immunizations helps prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. To stay protected against serious illnesses like the flu, measles, and tuberculosis, you and your family should
Back to School Checklist
Here’s a friendly Back-to-School health checklist that ZipClinic Urgent Care has compiled for you. Check Ups As summer comes to a close and school begins,
Sports Injuries and Concussions
Concussions As fall sports begin, it’s important you make yourself aware of the signs and symptoms of a concussion. They can be subtle and may
