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Jul 27, 2020, 1:20 PM
Summer can be tough on the skin. While we enjoy days in the sun and some relaxation, nature takes its toll on our dermatologic system. An array of common summer rashes can occur due to things like poisonous plants or even the heat itself.
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Jul 10, 2020, 1:25 PM
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a halt to many of the summer activities we typically like to enjoy. Although festivals, concerts, and sporting events are mostly shut down, there are still plenty of things to do. Many of them involve the outdoors.
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Jun 26, 2020, 11:23 AM
Summertime brings an array of fun outdoor activities with it. Since many of them leave you exposed to the sun for long periods of time, sunburn is a frequently occurring condition in the summer.
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Jun 15, 2020, 11:35 AM
Although many people are familiar with the term, Celiac Disease, or aware of the “Gluten Free” movement…not everyone knows what it actually means. There are plenty of misconceptions about Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivities.
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Jun 10, 2020, 11:46 AM
Velocity Urgent Care is now offering free COVID-19 testing to uninsured patients under the federal CARES Act (www.hrsa.gov/coviduninsuredclaim). The Hampton Roads-based urgent care provider has been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic since the virus hit Virginia.
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May 29, 2020, 10:37 AM
Cysts have been largely introduced to the public thanks to TLC’s hit reality show “Dr. Pimple Popper.” Although some people can’t stand to watch videos of a cyst treatment happening, they are a common condition that can affect anyone.
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May 20, 2020, 10:44 AM
Announced today is the appointment of Alan Ayers, chief executive officer of Velocity Urgent Care, Virginia’s fastest growing chain of urgent care centers, as the newest member of the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 Testing Advisory Counsel.
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May 14, 2020, 10:50 AM
A severe headache can quickly derail your plans. There’s nothing worse than trying to deal with the pounding, throbbing sensation while trying to get through your day. Many people don’t know that a “headache” can actually take many forms.
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May 8, 2020, 10:54 AM
Velocity Urgent Care is working with Hampton Roads-area employers to develop and execute plans to return employees to work sooner and safer from the COVID-19 pandemic. Solutions include testing for the COVID-19 virus or antibodies at any of Velocity Urgent Care’s 14 locations which can be directly billed to the employer.
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May 1, 2020, 11:15 AM
Velocity Urgent Care is conducting hassle-free and on-demand coronavirus (COVID-19) testing at all of its 14 locations across Eastern and Northern Virginia. In addition to testing for current COVID-19 symptoms, they are now they are offering an antibody test to detect if a patient had a previous COVID-19 infection.