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Can You Get STD Testing at Urgent Care?
You can and should get STD tested at walk-in medical care clinics like Stopwatch Urgent Care. The truth is, no matter how many partners you have, regular STD testing is essential. Even if you feel fine, you’re able to test for no-symptom STIs and check for other health issues like infertility and certain cancers. For such a personal matter, walk-in medical care clinics can offer the privacy and convenience you’re looking for. Let’s go through their advantages, processes and payment options. STD Testing at Urgent Care Centers Urgent care centers can make the STD screening process seamless and safe in these key ways. Keeping Your Health Private Urgent Care centers must follow the same confidentiality policies—around your health records and communication about your condition—that other practices do. This ensures your results
Michelle McCaffity Joins Urgent Care Leadership Team
McCaffity Brings Decades of Urgent Care Experience to Enhance Operations and Patient Care Rock Oak Capital Group, the parent company of Stopwatch Urgent Care (NC), Stopwatch Urgent Care (SC), and Zip Clinic (MO), is pleased to announce that industry veteran Michelle McCaffity has joined their urgent care leadership team. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare management, customer service, occupational health, and team development, McCaffity brings a wealth of expertise to her new role as Operations Specialist at the urgent care group’s rapidly expanding North Carolina brand, Stopwatch Urgent Care. Having previously worked at NextCare Holdings, a parent company operating over 170 urgent care locations across 12 states and 3 brands, McCaffity began her career as a Patient Service Specialist. During her 21-year tenure with the organization, she held
How to Treat a Bee Sting at Home vs. When to Seek Care
With the official start of summer just around the corner, everyone is looking forward to outdoor activities. In fact, many people are already starting to enjoy trips to the beach, hikes along the trail, and outdoor gatherings with friends. While enjoying those activities, you might start to notice a faint buzzing in the air. Dashing from flower to flower, bees are busy pollinating the world around us. Although bees are essential—and typically don’t cause problems—there is always a chance of being stung. If you accidentally come across a hidden beehive or swat at the wrong insect, you can find yourself with a painful sting. Fortunately, most bee stings can be treated at home. This article covers a few of the many ways how to treat a bee sting as well