COVID-19 disrupted almost every aspect of our lives. We worked from home, students switched to virtual learning, and almost every aspect of our social lives
Experts predicted this to be the worst flu season we’ve seen in years, and it seems they were right. According to the CDC, early increases
Usually, it’s the doctor who makes a follow-up phone call. This time, it was patient Janet Mullinax instead. Mullinax was so pleased with the outcome
Is your child up to date on routine immunizations? While things have gone back to “normal” in many ways, when it comes to routine healthcare
Did you know there are treatment options for COVID-19? The best way to prevent COVID-19 and reduce symptoms is to stay up-to-date on your vaccines
You’re at your annual physical and your nurse leads you to that dreaded scale. After removing your shoes and all the contents from your pockets,
What is Evusheld and Who Is It For? Evusheld, manufactured by AstraZeneca, is a new COVID-19 protective measure that is designed to prevent infection in
Susan Billings said she isn’t a huge fan of taking pills as medication. But she’d just been diagnosed with COVID-19. She had other health concerns
By Maxine Hattie StarMed Family & Urgent Care centers are care outlets you can go to for medical emergencies that aren’t life-threatening, such as fevers,
It’s been almost two years since we all first heard about COVID-19 (yes, it’s really been that long). At this point, nearly 20% of all
Clayton Sealey said his goal was to “create smiles and fill bellies.” Combining his sharp organizing skills with the Charlotte community’s willingness to donate, Sealey
Sunlight is a reliable source of Vitamin D, but during the winter it is harder to get enough exposure because there are fewer daylight hours.
We feel for you. You received your COVID-19 vaccinations, you’ve been wearing masks to protect yourself and others, and you’re vigilant about keeping your older
All viruses naturally can mutate. Mutations mean changes on different parts of a virus. Some mutations can make the virus spread faster, some can make
Alicia Allman, PA, is convinced the StarMed Family & Urgent Care clinic in east Charlotte is in a perfect location. “You’re going to get great
Getting your child vaccinated against COVID-19 can help them return to doing what they did before the pandemic began. Don’t you want them safe when
In a world where news about vaccines, mandates and treatments related to COVID-19 seems to change by the week, and where far too many people
Many myths have circulated social media and news outlets since the onset of COVID-19 and specifically about the COVID-19 vaccines. As healthcare professionals, we can’t
It’s hard to imagine it in the midst of our recent heat waves, but fall is only a month away, and with the fall comes