by Olivia Miller | Jun 30, 2024 | Healthy Living
Am I Dealing With a Poison Ivy Rash? For anyone who spends time outdoors from hiking the trails to climbing mountains, the risk of encountering poison ivy is ever-present. This troublesome plant can cause an intensely itchy, oozing rash that can be both uncomfortable...
by Olivia Miller | Jun 14, 2024 | Urgent Care Clinic
7 Common Reasons to Visit an Urgent Care Center Ah, the sweet summertime! With long, sunny days and warm weather, it’s the perfect season for outdoor sports, backyard barbecues, and making lasting memories with family and friends. But, with all the excitement...
by Olivia Miller | May 30, 2024 | Healthy Living
Why Can’t I Fall Asleep? After a day full of summer adventures in Gastonia, nothing sounds better than a restful night of sleep. Yet, for many, sleep issues like restless leg syndrome, insomnia, or sleep apnea turn that dream into a challenge. Understanding these...
by Olivia Miller | May 14, 2024 | Healthy Living
Protein and Weight Loss With the arrival of cookout season, many of us indulge in an array of delicious grilled meats. However, there’s a growing trend toward incorporating more plant-based proteins into our diets to diversify our nutritional intake, boost...
by Olivia Miller | Apr 29, 2024 | Healthy Living
Am I Sick, or Just Allergic? The dull dreary days of winter are in the rear-view mirror. People are emerging from their winter cocoons with close quarters and communal germs. It’s spring and you want to get on with some warm weather fun…….local activity…. but you feel...
by Olivia Miller | Apr 14, 2024 | Emergency Clinic
How Do I Know If I Need an X-ray? Spring is in the air, and with it comes the excitement of outdoor sports. Whether you’re playing a friendly game of soccer, taking a bike ride, or enjoying a round of golf, the risk of injury is always present. Imagine you’re in...
by Olivia Miller | Mar 30, 2024 | Family Health
Protecting Your Child from Ticks It’s that time of year again, time to get back outdoors and visit one of your favorite Gaston County parks. You aren’t sure which mood will strike once you’ve finished your picnic lunch, so your solution is to pack it all—your fishing...
by Olivia Miller | Mar 13, 2024 | Family Health
How Do You Catch Measles? Measles is spread through direct contact with an infected person or through airborne droplets. Here are common methods of transmission: Sharing utensils or beverages Intimate interactions like kissing Physical greetings, including handshakes...
by Olivia Miller | Feb 26, 2024 | Family Health, Healthy Living
Are Syphilis Sores on Your Hand Contagious? Syphilis infection rates have risen to their highest levels since the 1950s and the Charlotte area has the highest incidences in the state of North Carolina. Charlotte is ranked 13th in the nation of 100 cities studied....
by Social Joey | Feb 2, 2024 | Family Health
How Common is Bronchitis? Did you know that more than 3 million people get sick with bronchitis each year in the United States? For most, the inconvenience lasts just a week or two and the rest required while recovering makes it the perfect time to binge your favorite...
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