It is about that time of year in Colorado when heavy snow falls become more abundant and maintaining a clear walkway and driveway is required. If you are one of the many who do not own a snow blower, you may want to consider making sure you take all the steps you need...
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COVID vs Flu vs Cold: The Virus Trio Compared
Questions are circulating regarding three viruses that have been making their appearance in our communities. The common cold, flu, and COVID-19 affect people all over the world and now, more than ever, people wonder how these three are similar and different. The Chest...
Getting an STD Check: How Long Does it Take to Get STD Results?
With COVID-19 taking precedence, it is more important than ever that people prioritize their health in every way. Diet and exercise are definitely key factors in maintaining a healthy body, but what about sexual health? The subject of sexual health is often avoided,...
What You Want and Need to Know About COVID Vaccines Today
COVID-19 has made itself comfortable in our communities and has continued to evolve. As this virus changes, so have the protocols and treatments (specifically the vaccines) to keep people safe and healthy. Read on for the answers to the most commonly asked COVID...
Tripledemic: RSV vs Flu vs COVID
Health experts are already seeing an increase in cases of RSV and the flu this sick season. Add in COVID and you have the potential for what health officials are coining the "tripledemic." According to The New York Times, the tripledemic is the emergence of these...
Top 10 Reasons for a Telehealth Visit
A telehealth visit is a great way to be seen by one of our medical providers without physically going into one of our clinics. At Advanced Urgent Care, we provide telehealth visits for multiple acute illnesses! We accept most insurances including Medicaid and Medicare...
Telemedicine Visit for Strep
Strep throat is a common illness seen among children attending school and daycare, so with children heading back to school and going to daycare, it’s important to know if the sore throat they are experiencing is actually strep. According to the CDC, 3 in 10 children...
COVID-19 Test Differences: Antigen vs. PCR
There are two main types of diagnostic COVID tests: antigen and molecular. The molecular tests include several different types of tests that fall under the general heading of a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT). Are PCR and NAAT the same? NAAT is a category of...
Walk-in Sports Physicals
With public schools returning to in-person learning, this also means the return of school sports! If your athlete needs a sports physical to get back in the game, Advanced Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine has you covered with a $35 walk-in sports physical....