COVID-19 has brought the concern for healthcare front and center. With the potential of school openings and the approach of flu season, giving your child the best healthcare is a big problem. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be! Urgent Care provides quality and accessible medical services all across the country. There … Continued
As summer comes to an end the back-to-school season can seem overwhelming. It all adds up: shopping for school clothes and supplies, meeting new teachers, choosing activities, and dealing with the ever-present homework your child needs help with. But in the busyness, make sure to schedule back to school physicals for all your children. It’s … Continued
It’s that time of year when kids and parents get to enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately, those joys come along with plenty of scrapes and bruises and a handful of nasty splinters. So, what do you do when you get a sliver of wood stuck under your skin? How do you get them out? When … Continued
There are over 3 billion diagnostic medical examinations each year. It shows how many people get X-rays and why they need them. But you might be wondering, is there any harm in X-rays? Do they offer conclusive evidence? There are a lot of questions and skepticism about X-rays. That’s why it’s important to ask your … Continued
When you have an urgent healthcare concern, you need two things: Quality, completely capable medical care Accessibility (walk-ins, convenient hours, open weekends, etc.) At Coastal Urgent Care of Gonzales, we’re making our excellent care even more convenient for you. Simply by visiting our Home page, you can: See your wait time and your place in … Continued
Fishing is fun for all ages. There’s nothing like catching a fish and then throwing it back, or better yet, bringing it home for dinner. Fishing takes patience and skill, but anyone can do it. Those who enjoy it go back time and time again for more. For the most part, fishing – particularly from … Continued
We’ve identified more than 900,000 species of insects. According to scientists, however, this only represents 20% of all species in the world. In other words, there are way more out there that we just don’t know about! The good news is that most of the critters that we do come across are harmless. Some, however, can pose … Continued
65% of bone fractures linked to dirt bike riding are below the waist. That’s not the type of injury you can brush off before getting back on your bike. In less severe cases, the adrenaline rush you’re experiencing might mask a major problem. Here are the five steps you need to take after a dirt bike … Continued
There are many benefits that youth sports bring to a child or adolescent. They learn leadership, perseverance, how to work as a team, and self-confidence. Sports can be an essential part of keeping our youth healthy and active. The last thing we want to see is our kids hurt, but by signing them up for … Continued
Did you know that there are over a dozen common poisonous plants and flowers that could be in your backyard? Most people know about poison ivy and poison oak, but it can be hard to identify other dangerous plants when there are so many different species. Do you think you’ve come in contact with a … Continued