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.
Preventing Common Occupational Injuries
At WellCare Urgent Care, we take safety seriously. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, our skilled team is dedicated to helping you understand and prevent common occupational injuries, particularly during autumn when unique environmental dangers arise. Through our diligent…
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How Back-to-School Physicals Can Get Your Child Ready for School
If your child is registering for classes soon, they may need to get a physical. Unfortunately, a busy schedule can mean you don’t have time to get them to their normal doctor – in this case, urgent care…
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Navigating Summer Injuries in Grand Rapids
While enjoying the warmth of summer, one common concern faced by residents in Grand Rapids surrounds potential summer injuries. This post seeks to provide a guiding beacon packed full of practical actions for identifying, preventing, and addressing these…
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Preparing for Your Summer DOT Physicals in Michigan at Wellcare Urgent Care
Summers in Michigan are highly enjoyable, but they can also be demanding, particularly for those preparing for their Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals. At WellCare Urgent Care, we offer a full suite of services to cater to your…
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Why DOT Physicals Play a Crucial Role in Ensuring a Safe Work Environment
Occupational health and safety are cornerstones in every business’s managerial structure. For those working in industries regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT), attending a yearly DOT physical is more than just a formality—it’s a necessity for maintaining…
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Essential Insights on Occupational Ear Health in Grand Rapids
Our hearing is a precious asset, one that we often take for granted until it’s compromised. For many industries across Grand Rapids, Michigan, the significance of maintaining optimal ear health cannot be overstated. At Wellcare Urgent Care, we…
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The Right Way to Apply Sunscreen
Sun exposure speeds up the aging process and makes your skin more prone to wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Sunscreen protects your skin from this aged appearance and more serious conditions like skin cancer. To keep you and your skin…
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How to Choose: Urgent Care, Doctor’s Office, or ER?
When you’re feeling sick or injured, it’s not always easy to know where to go. Do you head to the urgent care clinic, or do you make an appointment with your doctor? What about when things are more…
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Nip Seasonal Allergies in the Bud
Many people look forward to the summer season with the arrival of warmer weather and bluer skies. However, with the arrival of the summer sun comes dripping noses, itchy eyes, and scratchy throats. If you’re someone who suffers…
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Tips to Protect Yourself from Covid-19
Covid-19 has affected a great number of people around the world, and it is still being transmitted today. With new variations out there, things are even more uncertain than they were in 2020. There are, however, some steps…
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