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.

What’s Wrong with My Eye

The eye is the jewel of the body. The eye is one of the most sensitive organs in the human body. A slight defect often escalates to sophisticated cases. According to the National Library of Medicine, 47% of…

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How to Handle Migraine Symptoms

If you’ve ever suffered through a migraine, you know it’s no typical headache. In addition to throbbing pain, migraines can induce light sensitivity, nausea, and vision changes. It can take hours to days to recover from the effects…

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Is It Joint Pain or Something More?

It’s normal to feel some soreness and pain when you embark on a new exercise or activity — or if you’re pushing yourself harder than usual. However, if you’ve started to feel a new type of pain in…

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UTIs and When to See a Doctor

If you’ve ever had a UTI, you know it can be extremely uncomfortable. If not, it’s important to know that getting care soon after noticing symptoms is an important step in getting relief. Here’s what to know about…

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How To Prevent Ear Infections

Ear infections are painful and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, they can be a regular part of your child’s experience for a variety of reasons. This means it’s important to work at preventing them with the right steps. Here’s what to…

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What to Do When the Bugs Come Out

Bugs are a nuisance every home faces. They can transmit disease through direct contact with our foods, surfaces, and through biting. Knowing what kind of bugs you have around you and your family can be crucial in determining…

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Myths About Poison Ivy

Poison ivy, that ubiquitous vine with three shiny leaves on each stem, gets a lot of bad publicity. But much of what is considered “common knowledge” about this plant, and its cousins poison oak and poison sumac, is…

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How to Avoid Dehydration

Sweating is your body’s way of cooling you down when your body temperature rises. While this is an effective way to keep your body cool, you’ll need to replace this liquid to keep from getting dehydrated. The warm…

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What to Expect from COVID-19 Testing at WellCare Urgent Care

At WellCare Urgent Care, we are offering fast and effective COVID-19 testing if you’re showing symptoms. In order to make sure each patient gets the expert care they need, we’ve put in place specific procedures to limit exposure…

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Perks of Allergy Testing

What Is Allergy Testing? Allergy testing reveals your level of sensitivity to many allergens, including foods and environmental substances. Allergic reactions or sensitivities can be life-threatening, so for those individuals who have a severe reaction to one or…

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