Common Fall Illnesses

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Sep 4, 2025 | Illnesses

Every year when temperatures start falling, seasonal allergies and germs can have you sneezing and coughing. But along with seasonal allergies, seasonal illnesses can have you feeling less than your best. Seasonal flu and the common cold are among the most observed...

Common Screenings Performed During A Healthcare Check-Up

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Aug 1, 2025 | Urgent Care

An annual physical exam, or check-up, is essential to a healthy lifestyle. What this exam looks like can look different for everybody, and can depend on your age, sex, lifestyle and family history. However, there are a few constant screenings in every check-up. Read...

Summer Health Tips: Stay Safe and Know When to Visit Urgent Care

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Jul 3, 2025 | Urgent Care

Summer is in full swing, and while the season brings sunshine, vacations, and family fun, it also brings a few health risks you should be prepared for. At CheckPoint Urgent Care, we’re here to help you enjoy a safe and healthy summer—and we’re open every day,...

Dehydration & Heat Exhaustion: What You Need to Know This Summer

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Jun 3, 2025 | Urgent Care

Summer brings sunshine, outdoor fun, and rising temperatures—but it also increases the risk of dehydration and heat exhaustion, especially here in the South. Whether you’re working outside, hitting the trails, or spending a long day at the ballpark, it’s...

When to Visit Urgent Care vs. the ER

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | May 10, 2025 | Urgent Care

When you’re facing a medical issue, it’s not always easy to decide whether to head to the emergency room (ER) or visit an urgent care center. Both are designed to treat illnesses and injuries, but they serve different purposes and levels of severity....