Impetigo

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | May 14, 2024 | Illnesses

Impetigo is a skin infection most common in younger children. Bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus or “staph”) and Group A streptococcus (“strep”) can cause the infection, which can lead to itchy sores and blisters. Treatment is quick and includes an...

What Is A Bacterial Infection

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | May 3, 2024 | Illnesses

Bacterial infections are diseases that can impact different areas of the body- skin, lungs, blood, and other parts of the body. Bacterial infections occur when single-celled organisms multiply and release toxins. What are common bacterial infections, and how can you...

Gout

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Apr 15, 2024 | Illnesses

Gout is a common form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It most commonly presents as swelling, aching, redness, tenderness, and sudden pain in one or more joints. Usually, the joint at the big toe is where the symptoms begin. Gout symptoms can come and go, but what...

How Much Is An Urgent Care Visit

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Apr 1, 2024 | Urgent Care

When you need to see a doctor quickly, your neighborhood urgent care is a great option to get seen, receive care, and be back on your way to health. However, you don’t want this visit to break the bank. The cost of an urgent care visit at CheckPoint Urgent Care can...

Gastritis or Indigestion

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Mar 14, 2024 | Illnesses

Stomach pains are something we all experience from time to time, no matter our age. Sometimes the issues tend to resolve themselves over time or with over-the-counter medications that soothe and settle the stomach. When your issues become frequent and uncomfortable,...