What to Put in Your Emergency Preparedness First Aid Kit
In some cases, being prepared may very well become vital for your survival. You never know what tomorrow will bring, and being prepared is not only essential for your overall safety, health, and well-being, but it’s also an excellent way to calm your nerves. When you’re aware and prepared, no matter what is thrown your […]
Common Car Collision Injuries
Every day, many of us drive to and from work, to the grocery store, or to a friend or relative’s house and hardly think twice about not making it there because of a traffic incident like a crash. Studies conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, showed that there were over 2.7 […]
How to Tell if I Need Stitches?
Most people will find that they pick up cuts and bruises from time to time. Maybe you cut yourself on a plant while gardening, maybe you catch your knee on the corner of the bed and get a nasty bruise. Most of us will cut our fingers while cooking from time to time. Most of […]
Ice or Heat? What To Use & When?
When you have pain in one of your joints or muscles, many people wonder if it’s better to apply ice or apply heat to the area to provide pain relief. Whether the pain comes from an injury, headache, arthritis, or something else, here is some helpful info about when you should apply an ice pack […]
Common Kid’s Illnesses Treated At Urgent Care Omaha
Nothing is more overwhelming than trying to help a sick child. Whether it’s a common illness or a physical pain, when your child is hurting, it’s all you can think about. Kid’s illnesses and injuries are common as your child explores and grows. However, there are some common reasons your child might end up in […]
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) […]
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 […]
