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The Plague: What You Should Know (and Why There’s No Need to Panic)

Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention in Modern Times

Rumors have been swirling and causing quite a stir lately. Public health officials in El Dorado County confirmed that a South Lake Tahoe resident recently contracted the plague, most likely after being bitten by an infec...

How to Get Your DOT Medical Card: Everything You Need to Know

If you drive a commercial vehicle, you’ve probably heard of the DOT medical card but do you know exactly how to get one? Whether you’re new to trucking or your current card is about to expire, getting your DOT physical e...

Whats Going Around - East Texas

Back-to-School Illness Trends in Mt. Pleasant, Longview & Marshall

As students in Mt. Pleasant , Longview , and Marshall settle into the school year, our Healthcare Express Urgent Care providers say the seasonal shift in illnesses is well underway. According to Dr. Caltrider, the return...

Whats Going Around Texarkana Metro

Back-to-School Illness Trends in Texarkana, Atlanta & De Queen

As the school year kicks off across Texarkana , Atlanta, TX , and De Queen, AR , our Healthcare Express Urgent Care clinics are seeing a steady rise in sick visits. Kids are returning to classrooms, sports, and group act...

What's Going Around Oklahoma City

Back-to-School Illness Trends in Edmond, Moore, Midwest City & Choctaw

As school starts back up across the Oklahoma City metro, our urgent care clinics in Edmond, Moore, Midwest City, and Choctaw are seeing the familiar seasonal shift. “Right now, we’re noticing an increase in general upper...

What's Going Around at Urgent Care in Little Rock

Back-to-School Illness Update: Maumelle, Sherwood, Bryant

With the new school year kicking off in Maumelle, Sherwood, and Bryant , our Healthcare Express Urgent Care clinics in the Little Rock area are starting to see a shift in what’s bringing patients through the door. “We’re...

Why You Should Get a Wellness Visit at Urgent Care

When most people think of urgent care, they picture quick visits for minor illnesses, injuries, or last-minute prescriptions. But urgent care clinics like Healthcare Express also offer wellness visits —a valuable and oft...

Can I Go to the Urgent Care for Swollen Lymph Nodes?

If you've noticed swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpits, or groin, you might be wondering whether you need to go to the urgent care. The answer is yes! You can absolutely walk into HealthCARE Express Urgent Care for...

Is Urgent Care Cheaper Than the ER?

If you’ve ever had a sudden illness or minor injury, you may have wondered: Should I go to urgent care or the ER? The short answer is yes! Urgent care is usually less expensive than the emergency room, especially for non...

Should I Go to Urgent Care for a Wasp Sting?

The short answer is yes! At HealthCARE Express, we treat insect bites and stings, including wasp stings. We offer short wait times making it easier for you! “Even if a wasp sting doesn’t seem serious at first, it can qui...