Winter Sports Injuries
Do you want to avoid a possible winter sports injury this year? With winter here, your concern is understandable. If you are the sort of person who doesn’t let cold weather stop you from staying active, the last thing you want is an injury that could put you on the sidelines. Here are some common […]
When to be Urgent about the Flu?
Influenza is often called “the flu” and is a virus that can affect millions of people each year. Recent news has reported multiple flu-related deaths. The medical staff at our Omaha or Bellevue Urgent Care locations recommend individuals always take influenza symptoms seriously and consult a medical provider. So when to be URGENT about the […]
Spotting UTIs
Urinary tract infections are the culprit of over eight million visits to urgent care clinics or doctors’ offices each year. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by microbes overcoming the body’s defenses in the urinary tract. A UTI can affect the kidneys, ureters (tubes that run between the kidney and bladder), and bladder.
Hand Foot & Mouth Disease On The Rise
Hand Foot & Mouth Disease (also called HFMD for short) is an illness considered to be on an increase worldwide. It is becoming more common in children under five and in adults with compromised immune systems. Could you be at risk, or have you or someone you know contracted hand foot & mouth disease already?
Flu Shot 2018: What You Need To Know
The 2017-18 Flu Season Was Record Breaking Last year’s flu season came early, lasted longer than usual, and hit harder than usual. Records for flu-related deaths (approximately 80,000 people) and hospitalizations in the U.S. were set, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Sadly, it was also a record-breaking year for the number of […]
STD Signs, Symptoms & Testing
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cases of chlamydia are up 2.8% since 2013, and other common Sexually Transmitted Diseases like gonorrhea and syphilis are also on the increase. If you are sexually active, this should be a serious concern – and you should keep an eye on your health, especially […]
Health Tips For College Freshmen
Each year, thousands of students across the U.S. leave home and move into college dormitories or apartments. For many of these students, the adjustment to this independence and being away from home for the first time can bring some challenges. For many college freshmen, moving away to school may mean taking responsibility for their health […]
Fever In Children, When To Go To an Omaha Kids Urgent Care Clinic
Fever is a common symptom associated with illness, particularly in children. Although a fever is the body’s natural response to fighting off viral and bacterial infections, it often causes concern for parents, especially when temperatures rise quickly or last longer than expected. Pediatric urgent care in Omaha provides quick and reliable treatment for children experiencing […]
Urgent Care Average Wait Times
One of the most frequent questions we get is “How long is my wait time to be seen?” That is a difficult question to answer because wait times do vary. Depending on the number of people waiting and the severity of sickness or illness, the wait can be as little as a few minutes or […]
Urgent Care Omaha FAQs
Urgent Care Network of Omaha clinics include Bellevue Urgent Care, Rockbrook Urgent Care, and Crossroads Urgent Care. We are a locally-owned small business, independent of any hospital organization. To help you better understand some of the ins-and-outs of urgent care, here are some answers to Urgent Care Network of Omaha Clinics FAQs.