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How to Tell If It’s Heat Stroke or Just Overheating
There’s something uniquely draining about the Florida heat. It sneaks up on you, fast and fierce—one minute you’re walking the dog or watching your kid’s soccer game, and the next,…
Bike Wrecks, Scooter Falls & Summer Sports: What to Do Before It Swells
Florida summers bring more than just heat—they bring energy. Neighborhoods fill with the sounds of wheels spinning on pavement, tennis balls thudding against rackets, and kids racing down driveways on…
Firework Safety 101: What Urgent Care Can (and Can’t) Treat on July 4th Weekend
There’s something magical about the Fourth of July in Florida. The smell of barbecue in the air, laughter echoing from backyard parties, and the sky lighting up with fireworks as…
Florida Thunderstorms & Slip Injuries: Summer Falls That Bring People to Urgent Care
Summer is already in full swing here in Florida, and with it comes the familiar rhythm of sunshine, sudden thunderstorms, and soaked sidewalks. While the daily rainstorms offer a break…
What That Sudden Dizziness Might Actually Mean (And Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It)
You’re standing in the kitchen, reaching for a glass of water, when suddenly the floor seems to tilt. Or maybe you stood up too fast and now the world’s spinning.…
Can Urgent Care Help Remove a Splinter or Foreign Object?
It starts as just a tiny sting. Maybe you were reaching into a box of holiday decorations, walking barefoot outside, or helping your kids build a treehouse. Suddenly, there’s that…
Can You Really Catch Something from a Public Pool? Here’s What to Know Before You Dive In
There’s nothing quite like cooling off in a public pool when the Florida sun is at full blast. Whether it’s the community pool in your neighborhood, a hotel oasis on…
Mosquito Season in Florida: Preventing and Treating Bites and Illness
The buzzing starts before you see them. You might be walking your dog, having a backyard barbecue, or just taking out the trash—and suddenly, you’re scratching. Florida’s mosquito season doesn’t…
Is It Pink Eye or Just Eye Irritation? What Urgent Care Will Check
Some days it feels like your eyes are your best defense—letting you see what’s coming and avoid it. But when they’re red, itchy, or leaking, that protective window into the…
Heat Rash or Skin Infection? How Florida’s Humidity Confuses the Two
Florida’s humidity doesn’t just mess with your hair—it messes with your skin, too. Step outside for ten minutes on a typical summer afternoon, and you’re already sweating. Now imagine that…