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Labor Day Weekend Safety in Modesto: Heat Illness, Food Poisoning & Minor Injuries
By Dr J • August 30, 2026 • No Comments
Enjoy a safer Labor Day weekend in Modesto with practical guidance on heat illness, picnic food safety, minor burns, cuts, sprains, and when to seek emergency care.
West Nile Virus in Modesto: Mosquito Symptoms, Prevention & When to Seek Care
By Dr J • August 14, 2026 • No Comments
Learn the symptoms of West Nile virus, how to prevent mosquito bites, and when to seek urgent or emergency care in Modesto.
Wildfire Smoke, Asthma & Air Quality in Modesto: What Families Should Know
By Dr J • August 7, 2026 • No Comments
Wildfire smoke can trigger coughing, wheezing and asthma symptoms. Learn how Modesto families can monitor air quality, protect their lungs and know when to seek care.
Back-to-School Sports Physicals in Modesto: What Parents Need Before Fall Athletics
By Dr J • July 31, 2026 • No Comments
The new school year is approaching quickly. Modesto City Schools lists Tuesday, August 11, 2026, as the first day of school, and practices for many fall sports begin before or near the start of the academic year. For student athletes, completing a sports physical early can help prevent delays in practice, tryouts, or team registration. […]
Every year, thousands of people wonder the same thing: “Do I have a cold, or are these just allergies?” Since many symptoms overlap, it can be difficult to know what is causing you to feel miserable. Understanding the difference can help you choose the right treatment—and know when it’s time to visit an urgent care […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Dr J • October 12, 2018 • Comments Off on October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A […]
What is an Urgent Care and When Should I Go To One?
By Dr J • April 16, 2018 • Comments Off on What is an Urgent Care and When Should I Go To One?
Have you ever driven past an Urgent Care Center and wondered to yourself: what exactly is that, and when would I go to one? You’re not alone in thinking this. Many people think they only have medical access to their primary physician and nearby hospital Emergency Rooms. They don’t realize there’s a happy medium option, […]
5 Reasons to use Urgent Care over the Emergency Room
By Dr J • • Comments Off on 5 Reasons to use Urgent Care over the Emergency Room
We’ve all been there: an unforeseen fall or a persistent chest cold leaves us bewildered at where we should go for the best medical attention. Everyone knows that going to the Emergency Room (ER) at a hospital is basically signing up for a 10-hour wait before a very busy staff addresses the situation. But, not […]
5 Signs You May Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
By Dr J • • Comments Off on 5 Signs You May Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a highly complex, little-understood, and frequently undiagnosed disorder. There is yet no determined cause of CFS; multiple tests are required to identify it definitively and to rule out the possibility of other health concerns. It is estimated that approximately one million Americans suffer from CFS. CFS may arise from a […]
5 Reasons Why You Might Need a B12 Injection
By Dr J • • Comments Off on 5 Reasons Why You Might Need a B12 Injection
While it’s best to get your vitamins and minerals through a healthy and balanced diet, sometimes our work and personal obligations make eating right on a regular basis a difficulty. Also, people with certain medical conditions, or who practice restrictive dietary regimes for health reasons, can become vitamin deficient, making supplements a necessity. In particular, […]
