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Every month during the school year, we pick one local teacher from each of our clinics to be the winner of our “Teacher Giveback Program.” The winner of the Teacher Giveback Program receives a $100 Walmart Gift Card as a Thank You for all their hard work and dedication they put towards their students. We do this because we understand that unfortunately, a majority of the time, teachers have to dig into their own pocket to cover everyday classroom expenses/supplies. This program is designed to alleviate some of the financial stress these teachers are under.     In May, we had a record-breaking number of teachers apply.  We read all the entries, and could not just pick one winner, so we picked 28 lucky winners!! Each of the teachers who were chosen

Sleep is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. In order to have a more productive day, doctors recommend that grown adults receive 7-9 hours of sleep per night. In fact, getting too little sleep has led to thousands of fatal car crashes, increased weight gain, and a higher risk of dementia. Sleeping too much, though, can also lead to health complications. Sleeping in and getting a little extra shut-eye is a special treat for most, especially if you’re a parent to small children. While “catching up” on sleep during the weekends and maybe even during the week (depending on your schedule) is something most people do, there have been multiple studies that have come out showing the negative health benefits associated with too much sleep. How much is too much? According

Flying has become a necessary mode of transportation for all Americans. Whether it’s for business, visiting family, or vacations, most people head to the airport to reach destinations. Even though there are numerous benefits to flying versus driving a car, there are also several risks that you may not be aware of. One of the biggest risks that people take when flying is getting sick, more specifically catching the flu during the winter months. Most people are under the impression that the air in the plane is what causes the spread of germs; they think the re-purposed air flowing throughout the plane increases the chance of people getting sick. However, this is not the case. People catch the flu because of unclean surfaces inside the airplane. We’re here to help

We’ve all been there; you or someone close to you experiences a stomach ache, and you’re not sure why. This could be simply a belly ache after eating something that your body didn’t like, or maybe it is something more. One of the most common ailments that affect people worldwide is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders estimates that 10-15 percent of the world’s population is affected by IBS, but not everyone seeks out medical care for this condition. Here at Zip Clinic®, we want to make sure our patients are well taken care of and are informed of what type of care they might need. We’ve got answers to your questions! What is IBS? IBS is a disorder that mostly affects the large intestine, and is