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How Parents Can Keep Their Children’s Health in Check as They Transition to In-Person Classes

Schools in El Paso have transitioned back to in-person learning for the fall semester and, although COVID-19 cases have been breaking out amongst the younger population, schools will continue to monitor COVID-19 as they conduct in-person classes. In El Paso alone, COVID-19 cases have risen 68% from July to August, coinciding with students going back […]

How to Treat and Prevent Indoor Summer Allergies

As the summer weather kicks in, so do all of the unwanted allergens that can stir up your sinuses. In most regions across the country, this is when storms and rain make their biggest appearance, which can encourage allergens to move from outside to right inside your home. Although pet dander, dust, and dirt are […]

4 Common Thumb Injuries – What To Know

So, you’ve injured your thumb. We all have, and we all know the pain that comes with a throbbing thumb. It could have been a hammer, maybe you jammed it, or just any other way you can hurt yourself. Thumb injuries can typically take some ice and see how you recover from there. However, there […]

Why Getting a Routine Pap Smear is So Important

While both men and women are obligated to take preventative care and action for their health, women must undergo a unique test early on in their adulthood. This test is known as a pap smear. Look, we get it. It can be a bit uncomfortable and a drag overall just to have a doctor examine […]

Boost Your Immune System With These 10 Power Foods

We all know that eating healthy can be rewarding in many ways. There is definitely some truth to the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Encouraging your immune system can often be done by maintaining a clean, healthy diet. During these unprecedented times, everyone is doing everything they can to prevent […]

How to Prevent Getting Sick During the Flu Season: In 9 Ways

It’s already enough that we’re doing everything we can to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Flu season is soon to be among us and with that being said, we’re going to have to work a bit harder this year to prevent people from coming down with the sickness. COVID-19 and the flu share some similar […]

Is It Allergies? Or Are You Actually Getting Sick?

Okay, we’ve all been in that situation where we can’t tell if our runny and stuffy nose means more than what it is. It can lead to a drip down the throat, which then causes a sore throat. What happens next? You have a headache, and you’re suddenly exhausted. Now, we may panic thinking we’re […]

A Brief Outline of Broken Bone Care

Our skeletal system is resilient. It’s what keeps us upright and stable, gives us the ability to be mobile and protects our vital organs. Although our bones are strong, they aren’t infallible. With enough pressure or force, our bones can snap or break. A broken bone is nothing to laugh about. In fact, bone fractures […]

What To Do If Someone Gets Cut (Shallow VS Deep Cuts)

Paring knives can slip and cut a finger. Glass cups can fall and injure a foot. Kittens can claw and leave wounds on an arm. Accidents will happen, and it’s always good to know what to do when the inevitable occurs. A cut may seem like nothing to worry about, but any break in the […]

A Message to Our Community About COVID-19

Country Club Urgent Care Center is Taking Every Step to Keep You Safe • Every morning, each staff member is screened for fever and respiratory symptoms. If any staff member has any of these symptoms, they are tested for COVID-19 and sent home for self-quarantine until the test comes back negative. • We are sanitizing […]