Tips for Healthy Living From Our Doctors in Tampa
At South Tampa Immediate Care, we want to make sure you lead a healthy life. That’s why our Board-certified or Board-eligible doctors would like to offer a few health tips to keep you feeling great and living well. Feel free to browse the following articles:
Winter Health Tips for Floridians: Staying Safe from Common Cold and Flu Viruses
Common Digestive Issues Treated at Urgent Care: When to Seek Help and What to Expect
Urgent Care Solutions for Common Skin Rashes: From Eczema to Poison Ivy
Spotting the Early Signs of a Respiratory Infection: When Urgent Care Can Help
All About Wound Care: When to Use Urgent Care for Cuts, Scrapes, and Minor Burns
Why Early Detection Matters: The Role of Rapid STI Testing in Preventing Long-Term Health Risks
Immediate Care for Children in Tampa, FL: What Parents Need to Know
The Link Between STIs and HIV: Understanding Co-Infection and Prevention Strategies
Effective Pain Management Strategies for Burn Victims
Your Guide to Confidential STI Testing in South Tampa
How Long Before Surgery Should I Get a Pre-Op Physical?
Why Choose Urgent Care Over the ER for Minor Work Injuries
STIs and Pregnancy: Protecting Maternal and Fetal Health
Treatment Options for STIs: Medications, Therapies, and Latest Advances
Managing Chronic Condition Flare-Ups at Urgent Care
Treating Sports Injuries at Walk-In Urgent Care Centers
When to Choose Urgent Care Over the Emergency Room
Stock Your Dorm Room With These Essential Medical Supplies
Is Norovirus a Concern at College?
Why Do College Students Get Sick So Often?
How to Deal With Stomach Flu in College
Students Are Back on Campus & COVID Is on the Rise – Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Do Teens and College Students Need a Flu Shot?
Fall Health Tips for College Students
Urgent Care for College Students in Tampa, FL
Health & Wellness Tips for College Students
Heading to College This Fall? Find Out How to Prevent Freshers’ Flu
STI Prevention Tips for College Students
How College Stress Can Affect Your Health & What You Can Do About It
Diagnosed With Mono in College? Here’s What to Do
How to Stay Healthy While Living in a Dorm
Telemedicine – How to Make the Most of Your Virtual Visit
Does a Fracture Heal Faster Than a Sprain?
Why Flu Shots Are Especially Important During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Common Injuries Treated at Urgent Care
How to Protect Yourself From COVID-19 When Traveling
How to Care for a Sick Child at Home
How to Soothe a Sunburn on a Child
Will the VA Pay for Urgent Care?
How Long Should You Quarantine After a Positive COVID-19 Test?
Does My Insurance Cover COVID Testing?
What Is the Difference Between Seasonal Allergies and COVID-19?
How Accurate Is the Rapid COVID-19 Test?
COVID-19 Testing at Urgent Care
Is Telemedicine the Same as Telehealth?
Does Urgent Care Do Telemedicine?
School Physicals During COVID-19
Can You Get a School Physical at Urgent Care?
How Is the COVID-19 Antibody Test Different From the COVID-19 Regular Test?
Is Urgent Care Covered by Insurance?
Top Reasons for Urgent Care Visits
What Is a COVID-19 Antibody Test?
Reasons to Go to an Urgent Care Center After a Minor Car Accident
Delayed Injury Symptoms to Watch for After a Car Accident
What Do Millennials Want From Their “Medical Home?”
Resolve to Be Healthier in 2020
It’s Never Too Late to Protect Yourself With a Flu Shot
How Soon Should You See a Doctor After an Auto Accident?
Where to Go For Treatment After a Car Accident
Health Issues That Affect Young People More Than Their Parents
How Millennials Want to Receive Healthcare
Health Issues Millennials Need to Stop Ignoring
Can Negative Emotions Affect Your Body’s Immune Response?
When to See a Doctor for the Flu
STIs & Seniors – A Reality Check for Older Adults
Is It Possible to Get Too Much Vitamin D?
Millennials Love Wellness – So Why Are They Less Healthy Than They Think?
STDs – What They Are & Who Gets Them
How to Protect Your Child From Common Illnesses Caught at School
Heat, Hydration & Heart Health
What You Need to Know About Flesh-Eating Bacteria
How to Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses
What Is Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease?
How to Stay Well Hydrated During the Hot Summer Months
What Is the Difference Between a Cold Sore & a Canker Sore?
How Do You Get a Salmonella Infection?
How to Safely Dispose of Unneeded Medicine
Preventing & Treating Constipation
Should Adults Receive the HPV Vaccine?
Managing Seasonal Hay Fever Symptoms
Dietary Strategies to Lower Your Cholesterol
What Is Acute Flaccid Myelitis?
Common Misconceptions About Heart Health
Simple Changes for Healthier Living
Recognizing the Signs of a Vitamin D Deficiency
The Effects of High Blood Sugar
How to Take a More Active Role in Your Health Care
How to Prepare for a Blood Test
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Medical Advice From Alexa
Winter Health Tips – Separating Fact From Fiction
How to Avoid Flu Dangers – Tips for Older Adults
Managing COPD Symptoms That Flare in Colder Weather
Are Caffeinated Energy Drinks Safe?
How to Have a Better Relationship With Your Physician
Should You Google Your Symptoms?
Do You Have a Vaginal Yeast Infection?
Is It Possible to Contract an STD Without Having Sex?
Reduce Stress by Simplifying Your Life
How to Prevent Motion Sickness
Can STDs Be Detected During a Woman’s Wellness Exam?
Learn to Recognize the Signs of Appendicitis
Protecting Yourself from STDs – Questions to Ask a New Partner
How to Sleep Better in the Summer Heat
Preventing and Treating Sinus Infections
The Health Benefits of Drinking Tea
How to Make the Most of a Physical Exam
Healthy Grilling Tips for Summer
Is Your Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Simple Tips for Eating Healthier
Know the Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis
Drinking Soda and Developing Osteoporosis — Is There a Link?
Social Media Can Affect Your Health — Find the Right Balance
Should You Take a Calcium Supplement?
Earaches and Sore Throats — Causes and Treatments
How to Fight a Cold in an Unconventional Way
How to Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointment
Get a Good Night’s Sleep and Improve Your Metabolism
Symptoms of a Sluggish Thyroid
How Often Do You Need to Work Out to See Results?
How to Help Your Child Stay Healthy While Away at College
The Health Risks of the Western Diet
Is It Possible to Counter the Unhealthy Effects of Sitting?
Melanoma: What You Need to Know
Cupping – Can It Really Relieve Pain or Boost Performance?
Food Safety During Power Outages
Antibacterial Soap – Should You Use It?
Food Flavorings – What to Look for on Labels
The Dangers of Electronic Cigarettes
Your Child and Sports – The Effects of Early Specialization
When Is the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot?
Kidney Stones and Roller Coasters – What’s Really Going on?
Swimming in Red Tide – Is It Safe?
Indoor Tanning: Is It Safer Than the Sun?
The Health Rewards of Volunteering
What is Binge Eating Disorder?
When to Stay Home If You’re not Feeling Well
How to Quit Smoking — For Good
What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
How to Get Enough Vitamin D While Protecting Your Skin From the Sun
Natural Alternatives to Antiperspirants
Promoting Good Digestive Health
What is Restless Legs Syndrome?
How Your Immune System Protects You Against Illness
Important Health Tests for Seniors
How to Prevent and Treat Leg Muscle Cramps
How High Cholesterol Affects Your Body
How to Relieve a Tension Headache
Lactose Intolerance – How to Get the Nutrients You Need
How to Stay Smoke-Free After Quitting
Hiccups – Causes and Treatments
Warnings Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Recognizing the Warning Signs of a Stroke
Healthy Foods That Can Help You Feel Fuller Longer
Is It a Cold or Something More?
What Your Fingernails Can Tell You About Your Health
Tips for Protecting Your Joints
How to Give Your Child Medicine
Putting Together a Basic First Aid Kit
Bad Breath – Is It a Sign of a Health Problem?
What You Need to Know About Organic Foods
OTC Medications – What You Need to Know
Finding Reliable Health Information on the Internet
Backpack Safety for Schoolchildren
Getting Your Voice Back – How to Treat Laryngitis
Does Massage Therapy Provide Health Benefits?
Common Eating Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Health
Shin Splints: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Do Hives Require Medical Attention?
How to Soothe Severely Dry Skin
Improve Your Health by Avoiding White Foods
What Is Your Body Trying to Tell You? Symptoms That Shouldn’t Be Ignored
When is Low Blood Pressure a Cause for Concern?
Moderate Amounts of Sun Exposure Can Provide Health Benefits
Tonsillectomy – When Is It Necessary?
When Should Sutures Be Removed?
Protecting Yourself from Secondhand Smoke
Piercings – How to Prevent Infection and Other Complications
Can Five-Minute Runs Really Benefit Your Health?
Pharmaceutical-Grade Vitamins – Are They Worth It?
What Does a DOT Physical Entail?
Common Signs of an Eye Infection
How to Prepare for a Physical Exam
Eliminate Toxins Around Your Home by Using Homemade Cleaning Products
Signs of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Reasons to go to an Immediate Care Clinic
Learning About the Different Types of Headaches
Pregnancy Tests – How to Ensure an Accurate Result
Strategies to Ease Asthma Symptoms
Ease Allergies by Improving the Air Quality in Your Home
How to Recognize a Medical Emergency and When to Call 9-1-1
When to Keep Your Child Home from School
Hazardous Substances Found in Every Home
Tips for Soothing a Nighttime Cough
Hurt While Hiking: How to Splint a Suspected Fracture
Technology-Related Health Risks
The Benefits of a Daily HIIT Workout
Common Ailments That Occur Around Thanksgiving
How to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays
How Often Should You Have a Wellness Physical?
The Breath Alcohol Test Explained
Splinters: How to Remove Them and When to See a Doctor
Reasons to Get an Annual Flu Shot
Cuts, Scrapes, and Gashes — How to Treat Skin Lacerations
Lightheadedness — What Causes It, and What to Do
When Does Sunburn Require Medical Attention?
Early Warning Signs of Diabetes
What is the Purpose of an EKG Test?
When to See a Doctor for a Sore Throat
How to Prevent Bladder Infections
Strategies for a Healthy Heart
What to do if a Foreign Object Enters Your Eye
Body Mass Index — Gauge Your Waist
How to Reduce Your Sodium Intake
Asthma Friendly Sporting Activities
Signs of Hidden Health Problems
Differences between Freestanding Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care Centers
What to do if You Slam Your Finger in a Car Door
Develop Mental Agility and Lower Your Risk of Age-Related Mental Decline
Tips for Keeping Your Bones Strong
Healthy Eating Can Lower Your Stress Level
Pink Eye — What It is and How to Treat It
Sports Drinks or Water — Which is Better for Proper Hydration?
The Importance of Eating a Good Breakfast
How to Lift a Heavy Object Without Injuring Your Back
Protecting Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Exposure
How to Stay Healthy on a Cruise
How to Protect Yourself Against Shingles
The Importance of Making a Record of Your Family Health History
Food Safety Tips for Preparing Your Thanksgiving Turkey
How to Eliminate Burn Hazards From Your Home
Good Health Habits to Help Avoid Colds and Flu
Preventing and Recognizing Concussions
Tips for Staying Calm in Stressful Situations
Healthy After-School Snack Ideas
Protecting Your Children’s Hearing
Back to School Health and Safety Tips
Proper Hand-Washing and Use of Hand Sanitizer
How to Help Your Children Adjust Their Sleep Schedules for School
Headaches and How to Help Prevent Them
Healthy Foods to Incorporate into Your Diet
How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?
The Importance of Staying Hydrated
Easing the Pain of a Jellyfish Sting
Steps You Can Take to Prevent Foodborne Illness
How to Prevent Common Summer Health Risks
Safety Tips for Camping in Florida
Help Your Family Get Active–And Off the Couch
Tips for Staying Healthy This Spring
Regular Medical Check-ups – Do You Need Them?
The Differences Between Pneumonia and Bronchitis
Healthy Weight Loss Tips for the New Year
Tips for Happy, Healthy Holidays
The Pros and Cons of Taking a Multivitamin
Autumn Health Concerns in Florida
Healthy Ways to Deal with Stress
Staying Healthy at the Start of the School Year
Health Treatment While Traveling Abroad
Keeping Your Kids Safe & Healthy at Camp This Summer
Best Ways to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
Staying Clear of Insect Stings this Summer
Learn How to Identify the Signs of Heat Exhaustion
Tips for Staying Safe at the Beach This Summer
The Best Ways to Cope with Mosquito Season
Knowing the Difference Between Seasonal Allergies and a Cold
How to Identify Ear Infection Symptoms & When to Seek Medical Help
When to Go to a Walk-in Clinic vs. the Emergency Room for Burn Treatment
Walk-in Doctor’s Clinic Providing Eye Infection Treatment for Patients
Advice from a Tampa Doctor – Everyday Allergy Prevention Tips
Advice from Doctors in Tampa – Stay Hydrated and Protect Yourself from the Sun
Health Tips from a Tampa Healthcare Clinic – Knowing the Difference between a Cold and the Flu
