Sunburn Prevention & When To Seek Treatment
As the temperatures have risen, it’s tempting to spend every day outdoors. After all, you’ve waited all winter long – now’s your chance to soak up the sun and have some summer fun. While it’s great to get outside and absorb all that healthy vitamin D, basking in those sunny rays isn’t free from negative […]
Staying Hydrated in Hot Weather
It is important, especially in hot weather, that you drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids to avoid heat-related illness. The exact amount of water/ fluids you need is hard to determine, because of differing sizes of people, varying temperatures and humidity, and the amount of exertion you are undergoing. As a simple guideline, the more you […]
Poison Ivy and Summer Rashes
Whether hiking through Fontenelle Forest or working in your backyard, be aware of contact with the three-leafed plant that can cause an itchy rash- poison ivy. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are three varieties of local plants that can cause these rashes when a person comes in contact with the oily resin (urushiol) […]
When to Get a Sports Physical?
Is your sports season right around the corner? If so, you will need a pre-participation physical examination as required by the state or organization. Sports that are commonly played include baseball, softball, football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and track and field. If you or your child is planning on playing a sport […]
Most Common Injuries Treated At An Urgent Care
As a walk-in clinic, we provide our patients with several different medical services. When a patient visits us with a sudden injury, we are readily available to deliver top-quality treatment. Many conditions can be treated at an urgent care facility, from injuries to illnesses. Urgent care is NOT appropriate for life-threatening conditions. If you experience […]
Common Seasonal Allergy Triggers
Seasonal allergies can vary greatly for different people. Common symptoms experienced by individuals include eye irritation, watery eyes, nasal congestion, and runny nose. More severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing and/or anaphylactic reaction, can occur in more serious instances of allergic responses. If these severe reactions occur, an individual should seek immediate medical care. For […]
Workers Compensation FAQ for the Employees
Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries and illnesses. Each state has its own laws and programs for workers’ compensation. In general, an employee with a work-related illness or injury can get workers’ compensation benefits regardless of who was at fault—the employee, the employer, a coworker, […]
Common Cold Symptoms
The common cold is primarily caused by a virus. Viruses exist in hundreds of forms; however, most cause similar cold symptoms. Due to the ability of viruses to evolve at a rapid rate, they are constantly changing. This tricks our immune system and doesn’t allow us to build up resistance to all forms of viruses. […]
Worker’s Comp Healthcare Services
Urgent Care of Omaha aims to provide prompt, personal, and professional healthcare to all injured workers, help employers reduce costs by offering expert occupational healthcare services including drug testing and Worker’s comp Omaha urgent care, and communicate with our clients in a clear and precise manner. We are committed to timely and appropriate medical treatment […]
NOT Too Late to Get Flu Shot
Remember how terrible the 2009 swine flu season was? The number of flu cases this season has been comparable, and United States public health officials are convinced it is not over yet. If media coverage of this year’s particularly severe flu season has you worried about catching the virus, one major step you can take […]