A sore throat could indicate a cold, the flu, or COVID - 19, or in some cases, strep throat or mononucleosis. There is no treatment for mononucleosis, but a visit to an urgent care will rule out strep throat or identify any accompanying infections.

A sprained ankle, wrist, or knee are all common reasons for urgent care visits. It is hard to determine whether a wrist or ankle injury could be a sprain or a fracture. A HealthCheck visit will result in the diagnosis and confirm the correct course of treatment.

Muscle injuries like strained hamstrings are commonly seen in those with active lifestyles, like those who work out regularly, athletes, or people with demanding physical jobs. But strains are also common for anybody who overextends themselves (like helping a friend move heavy furniture one weekend!) — causing injuries such as back or shoulder strains.

Accidents happen! Our urgent care centers are the place to go when an accident does not threaten life, limb, or eyesight. Whether a tool slipped and nicked someone’s hand, two players collided on the football field, or a toddler took a tumble, we treat the unexpected twists and turns that life brings! This is for what our urgent care centers were designed, as it is a cheaper and faster alternative to the emergency room.

Gastrointestinal upset can be described as stomach discomfort, vomiting, and diarrhea. The two most common gastrointestinal illnesses that exhibit these symptoms are food poisoning and stomach flu.

We can identify and treat either one of these symptoms.  If the stomach upset results from some other ailment, we can refer you to a well-qualified physician on our roster of referrals.

A UTI is the second most common bacterial infection in the body. No wonder it makes this list of ailments treated at HealthCheck; it affects women primarily. A UTI does not usually go away on its own, so seeing a HealthCheck doctor to rule out other issues - like STDs or yeast infections - and receive antibiotic treatment is advised.

If a woman with symptoms cannot get in to see her OB/GYN quickly, a short visit to HealthCheck is all she needs! A simple urine test at a HealthCheck Center will determine whether a UTI causes symptoms.

Rashes become especially common as the weather warms up and people spend more time outdoors. In the spring and summer months, cases of poison ivy, heat rashes, allergic reactions to skin products, and run-ins with insects all cause an influx of people to urgent care clinics.

In other cases, a rash may be a symptom of an underlying condition, like a severe infection or allergic reaction, especially when accompanied by a fever. Painful or blistering rashes are always cause for medical attention.

While pink eye can clear up on its own, it remains a common reason people visit urgent care, mainly if there are additional symptoms besides the look being pink. Since the source of pink eye can be either bacterial or viral, any possible medication would need to be determined by a doctor to ensure the correct treatment.

Ear infections afflict both children and adults. In adults, since these infections typically do not last more than a couple of days, a visit to an urgent care may be warranted only if it persists for longer or if additional symptoms are present. It is advised that young children and babies always be taken to a doctor if an ear infection is suspected. At HealthCheck NOW Care, we treat youth, and ear infections are a common complaint.