As we approach the one-year anniversary of the ongoing pandemic, you may find yourself in a rut. Maybe you’re sleeping too much, eating the wrong foods or are having a difficult time with stress, anxiety, depression or motivation. No matter what your ailment or malaise, there are small, easy lifestyle changes that can help turn … Continued
Doctors group burns into different levels, or degrees, based on how severe the skin has been damaged. You can have first-, second-, third- and fourth-degree burns, with a first-degree burn being the least severe. A first-degree burn only affects the outer layer of skin and typically heals within 3-5 days. Common signs and symptoms of … Continued
Burns from gas stoves, lanterns and campfires are among the most common household injuries in the United States. Heat, sunlight, chemicals, electricity and radiation can also cause severe burn damage. Mild burn injuries often damage the top layers of skin, while more serious burn injuries may damage tissue like fat, muscle or even bone. When … Continued
When you have an urgent healthcare concern, you need two things: Quality, completely capable medical care Accessibility (walk-ins, convenient hours, open weekends, etc.) At Oxford Urgent Care, we’re making our excellent care even more convenient for you. Simply by visiting our Home page, you can: See your wait time and your place in the queue … Continued
Did you know that at least half of all women will get a bladder infection someday? While women have the most issues, men also are at risk of a painful bladder infection. If you don’t recognize the common bladder infection symptoms, you may not get treatment in time before complications occur. This means you could end up with … Continued
When you’re sick, many people think a good dose of antibiotics is the answer to getting better. The problem is not all illnesses respond to antibiotics. Taking it unnecessarily can cause more harm by forming antibiotic resistance. Before you jump on the antibiotic bandwagon, know when you need it… and when you don’t. By educating yourself … Continued
Do you feel like cutting your ears off? It can be difficult to discern a legitimate ear infection from a simple earache, headache, or sinus infection sometimes. The symptoms can blend in with one another. Does it even really matter what it is? You just need it to stop ASAP. Well, it does matter. If you … Continued