Pediatric Care

Accidents happen to both adults and children – sometimes resulting in cuts and scratches that need to be treated. At-home first aid is often sufficient for shallow cuts and minor lacerations. But when a deep wound happens, it is important that you seek medical care as soon as possible. Basic first aid won’t be sufficient to stop the bleeding and protect against infection. When ...

Spending time outdoors can be refreshing… until someone in the group has an unfortunate encounter with a seemingly harmless ground covering. It’s important to learn about local plants and the potential health effects that can occur with contact. Poison ivy is one common greenery to watch for. Common Questions About Poison Ivy At Rapid Med Urgent Care, we are working hard to educate our ...

Children's Urgent Care: Neck and Spine Safety A frequently asked question I receive involve helmets, "Dr. what is the best helmet to prevent my child from having a concussion?" The standard answer is unsatisfying for most people, and to date, still holds true. Having a properly fitted helmet and mouthguard is still one of the most critical elements in the athlete's safety from severe head ...

Flu Season With the school year now beginning, many parents are concerned about their kids getting sick. Many parents feel like their kids are constantly getting sick and wonder if there is anything they can do to prevent this. Needless to say, not all illness is preventable, but there are things that can be done to decrease your family’s chances of getting sick. The most important thing that ...

With the kids home from school, they'll need somewhere other than gym class to release their energy.  Luckily, it doesn't take too much of your energy to make sure you and the family are having a healthy summer. This is what it takes to keep your summer fit and fun. Are You and Your Children Having a Healthy Summer? Summer is the most wonderful time of the year — for school children and ...

The bad parts of pregnancy get plastered around pop culture. Constant references to pain, abstinence, and morning sickness litter the mainstream of modern-day America. What often gets overlooked is the parts of being a mother that are good for you. That's right — there are many health benefits of being a mom. The Health Benefits of Being a Mom Motherhood is stressful, as is pregnancy. You have ...

Child's urgent care experiences tend to be pretty rough. Typically, they aren't a fan of doctor's offices in the first place. With the extra pressure, things only get worse. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to make their experience better. As it turns out, there are a few things that we can do for them, as well. 4 Ways to Make Your Child's Urgent Care Experience Better At urgent care ...