by MEDIQ Urgent Care | Sep 9, 2021 | Health Tips
This fall, as students head back to in-person learning and football fans gather en-masse to kick off the new season, public health fears of COVID-19 and flu season loom large. Diminished mask mandates, colder temps, and more time spent indoors will almost certainly...
by MEDIQ Urgent Care | Aug 4, 2021 | Health Tips
Amid this summer’s heatwaves and record-breaking temperatures, it’s an important time to know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Extended exposure to sun or heat can lead to everything from dehydration and muscle cramps, to heat exhaustion, heatstroke,...
by MEDIQ Urgent Care | Jul 16, 2021 | Health Tips
While it’s important to wear sunscreen all year long, the sun’s UV rays are strongest during the summer months, making it a critical time to lather up. However, choosing a sunscreen can be tricky. With varying SPFs, water- and sweat-proof claims, and different...
by MEDIQ Urgent Care | Jun 9, 2021 | Health Tips
Sweet summertime! Are you looking forward to lighting up the grill for some easy, delicious meals? Or, maybe you’re heading outdoors and ready for s’mores over a campfire. And 4th of July fireworks are right around the corner as well. While these seasonal pastimes...
by MEDIQ Urgent Care | May 6, 2021 | Health Tips
Does your arthritis seem more noticeable in the summer? Do pain, swelling and stiffness make it difficult to move? Seasonal factors such as humidity, dehydration, and changes in barometric pressure can contribute to joint pain and intensify arthritis symptoms.While...
