Common Pediatric Injuries
Pediatric injuries tend to come from activities in which kids participate. Pediatric emergency room visits include suffocating, ingestion of chemicals, severe burns, choking and fractures. Among the most common injuries treated in urgent care include head injuries, fractures, and burns.
Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) is an infection in the outer ear canal, which runs from the eardrum in the inner ear to the outside of one’s ear. It gets its name because it is commonly caused by water that remains in the ear canal after swimming or bathing. That moisture can create an environment conducive […]
Sore Throat vs Step Throat
A sore throat (“Pharyngitis”) and strep throat (“Streptococcal Pharyngitis”) are two different things, but both can make you very uncomfortable when you talk, swallow, or even breathe. Most sore throats are caused by a virus, pollens, dust/smoke, or overuse. Strep throat is a serious version of a sore throat and is caused by Streptococci bacteria. […]
Air Pollution & Asthma
High levels of air pollution can be one of the most aggravating factors to bring on an asthma attack. It’s so common that Asthma.org.uk estimates as many as two-thirds of people cite pollution in the air as the foremost cause of their asthma attacks. Of course, minimizing the amount of pollution that you are exposed […]
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?
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 […]
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.
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 […]