Is Your Wound Infected? Wound Culture Procedure
A wound culture is a simple procedure administered in order to test for the presence of fungus, bacteria, or a virus in a cut, gash or injury of any kind. A collection of skin, fluid or tissue is needed to determine if an infection is growing on or around the wound. The sample is placed […]
What To Expect At Your DOT Medical Exam
DOT Medical Exam stands for Department Of Transportation physical examination, and is required for all licensed commercial drivers in the US and must be performed by an approved doctor of medicine. The Department of Transportation requires this test to ensure commercial drivers remain healthy enough to work out on the road behind the wheel of […]
TB Screening Test: What You Need To Know
If you think you have come into contact with Tuberculosis (TB) you will need to be screened, but that’s not the only reason a TB screening test is conducted. In fact, there are a number of reasons you may need a test for TB. There are two types of TB, latent and active. Usually your […]
Where To Get An HIV Blood Test And What To Expect
Urgent Medical Center in Plantation, Florida is the leading source for all non-emergency medical needs, including discreet HIV blood tests. An antibody test is given to detect HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). When you’re HIV-positive your body responds by producing unique proteins in order to fight off the intruders. An HIV antibody test is used to […]
Is The Shingles Vaccine Useful If You Have Already Had Shingles?
The shingles vaccine will reduce your risk for developing shingles, even if you have already been infected with shingles in the past. Shingles, also known as varicella zoster virus and herpes zoster, can cause severe pain that takes weeks to go away. Some even consider shingles the worst pain they have ever experienced. The older […]
Save Money On Florida Urgent Care Visits With A UMC Membership Plan
Did you know there is another way to save money on health care costs aside from health insurance? Florida’s leading urgent care center offers our UMC membership plan providing medical savings to families, businesses and individuals. Sports injuries, playground accidents and the common flu bring kids into urgent care all of the time. There are so […]
Florida Summer Safety Tips: How To Stay Out Of Urgent Care This Summer
There are a number of things you can do to stay safe this summer while still having a good time. The key to summer safety is knowing exactly what you need to look out for in Florida. Every State has its unique concerns, and in Florida some of these include pool safety, heat, mosquitos, and […]
Are You And Your Kids Up To Date On All Hepatitis B Vaccinations?
The reason we administer hepatitis B vaccinations to infants is because the virus is most serious if contracted as a baby or young child. The CDC advises all children between 12 months and 23 months be vaccinated for hepatitis B. The disease is sparked by a liver-attacking virus known to cause lifelong infection, liver cancer, […]
Is Florida Air Pollution Impacting Your Health?
There are a few ways to identify if Florida air pollution is making you or family sick. Air pollution is on the rise in all parts of the world as populations increase alongside manufacturing, automobiles and other sources of pollutants. The Florida Department of Health works hard to keep air pollution to a minimum. The […]
When Should You Visit Your Local Urgent Care For Flu Symptoms?
The flu is extremely common and can strike at any time in life, but there are certain signs that indicate your flu symptoms are serious enough to require medical attention. In most cases symptoms of the flu are not serious and you will recover on your own with plenty of rest and hydration. The most […]