Feb 2, 2018 | Blog, walk in clinic
Prevent Flu Ever wonder how doctors and nurses prevent flu? After all, doctors and nurses are surrounded by people with high fevers and the flu, coughing at them in small exam rooms. The answers may surprise you–and mainly because some of the most important...
Jan 22, 2018 | walk in clinic
The flu virus is deadlier this year, killing an average of 100 people per week beginning last month. The flu has killed 30 children this year so far. On top of that, the University of Maryland School of Public Health published a study showing that just breathing may...
Jan 8, 2018 | Blog, urgent care, walk in clinic
Influenza Rate Spikes in Maryland The influenza rate has spiked suddenly here in Maryland. Flu intensity is now listed at the highest level and widespread. In the US, 13 children have died this year from the flu. At the same time, the influenza strain being detected...
Jan 5, 2018 | Blog, public safety
Winter Gale brings Wind Chill to 10 below Frostbite in 30 Minutes The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Gale warning for the Annapolis area, with wind gusts as high as 45 mph causing wind chill to as much as 10 below. At 10 below, exposed skin will...
Dec 21, 2017 | Blog, walk in clinic
Bittersweet Truth: Sugar Free Ain’t Free Originally created for people with diabetes, sugar-free sweeteners have become rooted in the American diet. They are everywhere and they are hard to avoid in today’s food supply. Researchers are now realizing that these...