Our Blog
At WellCare Urgent Care, our blog aims to educate and answer all health related questions you may have on a variety of topics.
Ways to Stay Warm This Winter
It seems like common sense to try keeping warm this winter, but it’s more important than you may think. Keeping your body warm and nourished can help you stay healthy during the winter and let you enjoy your…
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What to Do if You Get Burned
If you have a burn, it is essential to know what the best treatment options are. There are many different types of burns, and each requires a different kind and varying amount of treatment. In this blog post,…
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What Causes Fall Allergies?
It’s likely you have allergies if you cough, sneeze, or experience other hypersensitive symptoms during specific times of the year. Fall, just like any other season, is a troublesome period for allergy sufferers. Sometimes, it’s difficult to differentiate…
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How to Stay Safe During a Heat Wave
With summertime in full swing in the northern hemisphere, it’s essential to remain safe and healthy while enjoying some sunshine and outdoor activities. Although the heat and sunshine may seem like reasons to stay indoors, it’s important to…
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Most Common Summer Injuries
Warm weather and sunshine lure people outdoors all throughout West Michigan to play and enjoy the natural beauty of our state after a long, dreary winter. However, with fun and games comes the risk of injuries of all…
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Is it Inflammation or Infection?
Although they can produce similar responses in the human body, there is a difference between infection and inflammation, as not all conditions can cause inflammation, and not all inflammation results from infections. What is Inflammation? Inflammation is a…
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What Are the Differences Between the COVID-19 Vaccines?
As the COVID-19 pandemic has now been around for over a year, it’s a relief that there are now three vaccines available in the United States. All three are safe and effective and authorized by the Food and…
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Is It Allergies, or Is It More?
You might have had allergies for several years, or just experiencing them for the first time. Allergies affect many people and can have a variety of different causes. Common signs of allergies include runny nose, sneezing, and itchy…
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How to Protect Yourself this Winter
For the past year, our lives and plans have been drastically altered, “thanks” to the coronavirus pandemic. Now we’re in the middle of another winter, and we’re spending more time indoors where there’s a heightened risk for infection….
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What to Expect for COVID in 2021
2020 will go down as the year that changed a lot of things fundamentally. Shifting from populous parties and gatherings to six-feet-apart live conversations, from physical office appearances to juggling home activities with work, we can look forward…
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