Month: December 2011

WellStreet Urgent Care will open its first urgent care center this January in South Buckhead at 2292 Peachtree Road NW in Atlanta, GA. By the end of 2012, we expect to open 11 more locations, becoming the largest provider of urgent care services in the Atlanta marketplace.

For those of you not familiar with the term, “urgent care” refers to the immediate treatment of non-life-threatening medical events. However, at WellStreet, our brand of urgent care means so much more.

At WellStreet your care and comfort are our highest priority. All of our centers are attended by board-certified physicians supported by an experienced clinical and administrative staff. Our team of professionals shares a passion for delivering exceptional care and uncompromising service. WellStreet centers feature state-of-the-art equipment, and are designed for your comfort with large waiting rooms, children’s play areas and amenities that create a warm, welcoming environment.

We understand that people are busy and medical events aren’t planned. Our centers are open 7-days a week with extended hours and require no appointment. You can just walk in, and we’ll get you feeling better fast.

Our team is excited about creating a new standard in neighborhood-centered, family-oriented urgent care delivery.

Come back often as we continue to grow our practice. WellStreet Urgent Care. “We’re redefining the urgent care experience!”

It usually happens when the temperatures start to drop. For almost no apparent reason, people suddenly start to develop coughs, aches, fever, chills, sneezing, sore throats and tiredness; any one of these symptoms can tip you off that you’ve got a case of the flu.

The season for influenza (also known as the flu) typically lasts from Fall through early Spring. In any given year, up to 20 percent of the population is affected by flu. Because influenza is a virus, it is highly contagious. Flu viruses can spread quickly and affect different people in different ways. Vomiting, bluish skin color, fever with rash and trouble breathing are some of the warning signs to watch for, especially in children.

Fortunately, you can take action to reduce your chances of getting the flu. A great way to prevent flu is by visiting your local WellStreet Urgent Care center early in the season for a flu shot. There are some common misconceptions about flu shots, and contrary to what some people think, you cannot get the flu from a seasonal flu vaccine.

The board-certified physicians and trained medical staff at WellStreet can administer your flu shot conveniently, without an appointment. Just walk in. We can also provide a nasal spray version of the vaccine, although it isn’t as potent as the vaccine injection. Either way, you will be vaccinated against the current season’s strain of influenza and greatly improve your chances of not getting bogged down with the flu.

Additionally, we advise you to take preventive steps to avoid catching or spreading the flu, such as washing your hands often, covering your face when you cough or sneeze, and getting plenty of rest and fluids to keep your immune system active, strong and healthy.

Of course, if you do come down with the flu, WellStreet Urgent Care is available to treat your symptoms. We are right in the neighborhood, open 7 days-a-week with extended hours, and accept all major credit cards and most insurance plans. Stop in or email us for more information at [email protected]. At WellStreet, we’ll keep you well on your way!