It’s National Women’s Health and Fitness Day!

National Women’s Health and Fitness Day This one is for the ladies! It's September 30th, which means National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. It's time to promote the importance of health and fitness for women of every age. And it's a great time to go through your exam checklist. These [...]
September 30th, 2020 | Uncategorized

September is National Cholesterol Education Month

September is National Cholesterol Education Month
September is National Cholesterol Education Month More than 102 million adults in the US have received the dreaded diagnosis of high cholesterol. That's why September is National Cholesterol Education Month. It's a great time to learn about how to prevent high cholesterol before it happens. High cholesterol is a risk [...]
September 22nd, 2020 | Uncategorized

Getting Safe Urgent Care During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Getting Safe Urgent Care During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Getting Safe Urgent Care During The COVID-19 Pandemic   AUGUST 2020 - Don't let the pandemic keep you from seeking the urgent care you need. At Affinity Urgent Care, we're providing tips to keep you safe while visiting our locations.   Here are some things to keep in mind as [...]
August 20th, 2020 | Alvin Location, Galveston Location, General Health, Holiday Health, Online Appointments, Stress, Texas City/La Marque Location, Urgent Care, Work Safety

Can a UTI Go Away on Its Own?

Can a UTI Go Away on Its Own? A UTI—or urinary tract infection—is a very common bacterial infection that can cause painful and burning urination, a frequent urge to urinate, and overall discomfort. If you’ve ever had a UTI, you know just how unpleasant these infections can be. So, you [...]
August 11th, 2020 | STDs, Urgent Care, Women's Health

What Are the First Signs of an STD?

What Are the First Signs of an STD? The first signs of a sexually transmitted disease (STD or STI) can vary considerably based on the type of infection. In fact, many STDs never cause noticeable symptoms. Because of this, it’s difficult to say what the first signs of an STD [...]
August 11th, 2020 | STDs

Put Vaccines On Your “To Do” List

Put Vaccines On Your “To Do” List
  Put Vaccines On Your “To Do” List AUGUST 2020 - It's August! That means the start of National Immunization Awareness Month. It's a month where we at Affinity Urgent Care want to highlight the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. As your children start school again this [...]
August 10th, 2020 | Cold & Flu, Flu Season, Kids' Health, Online Appointments, Pregnancy, Work Safety

What is the Difference Between Coronavirus and COVID-19?

What Is the Difference Between Coronavirus and COVID-19? You’ve undoubtedly been bombarded by information regarding COVID-19, masks, coronavirus, symptoms, testing, and all sorts of related topics lately. At Affinity Urgent Care, we understand that this information overload can be a little overwhelming, so we’re here to answer some common questions [...]
July 28th, 2020 | Cold & Flu, General Health, Uncategorized

What is The Recovery Time for Coronavirus Disease?

What is The Recovery Time for Coronavirus Disease? There are a host of questions out there related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. One of the most common questions—besides “When will this end?”—is arguably “What is the recovery time?” Coronavirus disease is a new condition that’s surrounded [...]
June 21st, 2020 | General Health

What is Social Distancing?

What Is Social Distancing? Social distancing—you’ve probably heard this term a lot lately. And, you’re likely aware that avoiding crowds and unnecessary close contact with others play a big role in slowing the spread of COVID-19. But do you know exactly what social distancing entails? Here’s how the Centers for [...]
May 20th, 2020 | Uncategorized

Workplace Injuries

What Are the Most Common Workplace Injuries? Injuries happen every day to people from all walks of life, whether they’re enjoying a leisurely stroll, playing sports, or simply running everyday errands. However, one of the most prevalent settings for injuries is the workplace. Here is a brief overview of some [...]
April 10th, 2020 | Work Safety