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Stopwatch Urgent Care Teacher Giveback Program: November 2025 Winners
At Stopwatch Urgent Care, we’re proud to honor the educators who inspire, uplift, and make a lasting difference in their classrooms and communities. Through our monthly Teacher Giveback Program, each of our clinics selects one local teacher to receive a $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card as a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication. We’re excited to recognize our November 2025 Teacher Giveback Program Winners — a wonderful group of educators who continually go above and beyond for their students. 🍎❤️ November 2025 Teacher Giveback Program Winners Hartselle – Tammy Locklear Ladonia – Cynthia Howard-Williams Opelika – Lauren Donnelly Phenix City – Erica Mack Springville – Crystal Walker Troy – Jennifer Hill Winfield – Crystal Beasley Why We Give Back Teachers shape the future with every lesson
When to Visit Urgent Care vs. the ER: A Guide for Alabama Patients
When you’re feeling sick or hurt, it’s not always easy to know where to go for care. At Stopwatch Urgent Care, our mission is to help Alabama families make smart, informed choices about their health—especially when it comes to deciding between urgent care and the emergency room (ER). This quick guide will help you choose the right level of care so you can get treated faster, feel better sooner, and avoid unnecessary stress. What Is Urgent Care? Urgent care clinics are the perfect middle ground between your primary care doctor and the emergency room. At Stopwatch Urgent Care, we treat non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries every day—and we do it fast. We’re open 7 days a week, with walk-ins always welcome and evening hours for your convenience. Common conditions we treat
Staying Safe in the Alabama Heat
Summers in Alabama can be hot, humid, and downright exhausting if you’re not prepared. At Stopwatch Urgent Care, we want you to enjoy all that summer has to offer—without letting the heat slow you down. Here are a few quick tips to help you stay cool and safe all season long: 💧 Drink Plenty of Water Don’t wait until you’re thirsty—drink water throughout the day to stay ahead of dehydration. Avoid sugary sodas and energy drinks, which can make it worse in the heat. 🌳 Take Shade Breaks If you’re outside for long periods, especially during peak heat hours (10 AM–4 PM), make time to rest in the shade or indoors to let your body cool off. 🧴 Use Sunscreen Regularly Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and reapply