Hypertension

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Aug 21, 2024 | Illnesses

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects an estimated 1.28 billion adults worldwide, and an estimated 46% of adults with hypertension are unaware that they have it. But what exactly is high blood pressure, what causes it and how can you treat and prevent it?...

Hemorrhoids

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Jul 15, 2024 | Illnesses

Hemorrhoids are swollen and irritated veins in the anus and rectum. They usually occur as a result of extra pressure on these veins. They can develop internally- inside the rectum or externally- under the skin around the anus. They are very common and occur in about...

How To Measure Blood Pressure

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Jul 2, 2024 | Urgent Care

Monitoring your blood pressure regularly can help your healthcare provider find and diagnose problems early. Luckily, monitoring blood pressure at home and on your own is relatively easy, and can be done on grocery store or pharmacy weekly trips. If you have questions...

Weight Loss Injections

by CheckPoint Urgent Care | Jun 6, 2024 | Urgent Care

Are you striving for weight loss but finding it challenging? CheckPoint Urgent Care is here to make your journey smoother, more effective, and stress-free. We are thrilled to announce that we are now offering personalized Semaglutide treatment plans at all three of...

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...