by velocityucadmin | Nov 9, 2023 | Blog
When Do I Need to Get an X-Ray at Urgent Care? If you’ve ever broken a bone, there’s a great chance you also had an x-ray taken. This type of medical imaging is essential for helping doctors diagnose fractures as well as several other types of illness and...
by velocityucadmin | Oct 27, 2023 | Blog
When to Visit Urgent Care for Head Lice and Signs to Watch For The last thing a parent wants to hear from their child after coming home from school or a friend’s house is, “My head itches.” This simple phrase usually means one thing—head lice. With school back...
by velocityucadmin | Oct 27, 2023 | Blog
Antibiotics and Viral Infections: Why They Don’t Work to Treat Cold, COVID-19 or Flu Symptoms When you’re feeling under the weather, you want a quick way to find relief. Unfortunately, not all symptoms can be fixed by taking a pill or swallowing some medicine....
by velocityucadmin | Sep 8, 2023 | Blog
COVID-19 and Flu Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore and Why Testing is Still Important The COVID-19 pandemic put keeping ourselves and our loved ones healthy at the top of everyone’s mind. Although the spread is no longer reaching catastrophic levels thanks to the...
by velocityucadmin | Aug 18, 2023 | Blog
Back to School Health and Safety Tips to Keep Your Family Well With summer winding down, it’s time for another school year to begin. This means back-to-school shopping, fall sports, band rehearsals, and an increased risk of illness and injury. So what can you...
by velocityucadmin | Aug 18, 2023 | Blog
Beat the Heat: Tips for Avoiding Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion Summer fun might be giving way to fall festivities soon. But August still has plenty of exciting outdoor activities for families in Virginia to enjoy. As temperatures stay high, it’s important to stay...