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                                    • Understanding Urgent Care Telehealth Visits

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                                      |Date: December 05, 2023
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                                      Understanding Urgent Care Telehealth Visits

                                      Understanding Urgent Care Telehealth Visits

                                      Did you know that you can use telehealth for some urgent care appointments? In the video below, urgent ca ...

                                      Did you know that you can use telehealth for some urgent care appointments? In the video below, urgent care provider Veronica Hicks, PA-C, shares her insights on what conditions are best suited for te ...

                                      December 05, 2023
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                                    • Cold, Flu, Pink Eye, Oh My!

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                                      |Date: November 07, 2023
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                                      Cold, Flu, Pink Eye, Oh My!

                                      Cold, Flu, Pink Eye, Oh My!

                                      Check out our overview of the causes, symptoms, duration, contagiousness, and treatment for 8 common illn ...

                                      Check out our overview of the causes, symptoms, duration, contagiousness, and treatment for 8 common illnesses Staying informed about common infections is key to keeping ourselves and our community he ...

                                      November 07, 2023
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                                    • The Severe vs. Mild-to-Moderate Test: How to Decide the Best Place for Immediate or Same-Day Healthcare

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                                      |Date: March 16, 2023
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                                      The Severe vs. Mild-to-Moderate Test: How to Decide the Best Place for Immediate or Same-Day Healthcare

                                      The Severe vs. Mild-to-Moderate Test: How to Decide the Best Place for Immediate or Same-Day Healthcare

                                      How do you decide what type of care you need when you have the choice to go to your primary care provider ...

                                      How do you decide what type of care you need when you have the choice to go to your primary care provider, urgent care clinic or the emergency department? Associate Medical Director for Valley’s Urgen ...

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                                    • Baby It’s Cold Outside: Winter Weather Safety

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                                      |Date: January 18, 2014
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                                      Baby It’s Cold Outside: Winter Weather Safety

                                      Baby It’s Cold Outside: Winter Weather Safety

                                      With the onset of winter come colder temperatures, unpredictable driving conditions and unexpected power ...

                                      With the onset of winter come colder temperatures, unpredictable driving conditions and unexpected power outages. The National Safety Council and the Centers for Disease Control offer a wealth of tips ...

                                      January 18, 2014
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