On October 10th, people and organizations recognize World Mental Health Day to promote awareness of mental health issues. Young or old, anyone can be at risk for mental illness. According to the World Health Organization, half of all mental illness begins by the age of 14. However, most cases go undetected and untreated. Therefore, the… Read more »
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Join us in celebration of people with Down Syndrome and help us educate others on what the syndrome is. Essentially, this means a person was born with an extra chromosome 21. Chromosomes are small “packages” of genes in the body. They determine how a baby’s body forms during pregnancy.… Read more »
There are 10 things you should know about us. As we enter our busiest season, we felt it would be a good time to share 10 important things about MainStreet Family Care that we want you to know! 10 Things About MainStreet Family Care We have 16 locations spread across the State of Alabama ready… Read more »
One of our favorite things to do is getting out of the clinic and getting into the community. The Arab Community Fair is an annual event that is coordinated by the Arab Historical Society and held in the Arab City Park. Each year the Arab City Park is full of vendors. From snow cones slurping… Read more »
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby, typically under the age of one. Most of the time death happens while sleeping. SIDS is also known as crib death because children passing while in their crib. The cause of SIDS is unknown, however, studies have suggested certain factors could lead… Read more »
Let’s celebrate! Celebrated for the first time in 1929, Child Health Day has been around for quiet some time. Each first Monday in October organizations and agencies invested in children’s health are encouraged to raise awareness about the importance of children’s welfare in our country. Whether you are a parent or not, you are sure… Read more »
One of Dr. Wags’ favorite things to do is enjoy the outdoors at Talladega parks! The weather is changing along with the leaves. The days are getting shorter and the breeze is getting cooler. Fall is coming. What better way to enjoy the changing of seasons than by getting outdoors! Dr. Wags just had to… Read more »
We had a spectacular September at MainStreet Family Urgent Care in Eufaula! Dr. Wags was very busy in the community this month. Check out all of the great events MainStreet participated in this month by continuing to read more below! Apple Social Dr. Richard Wags had an amazing time at the Crowne Health Care of Eufaula’s… Read more »
We’re hosting $5.00 Flu Shot Friday at MainStreet. Flu season is here. There are now over 100 confirmed positive flu cases throughout Alabama. According to the CDC, the 2017-2018 flu season reached a record-breaking high of hospitalization rates and positive flu tests. Also, the CDC reported 30,429 laboratory-confirmed flu-associated hospitalizations from Oct. 1, 2017, through… Read more »
Strep throat is a common illness. It is the result of an infection by a bacteria known as Streptococcus. There are several various forms of the bacteria, but the two main types are group A Streptococcus and group B Streptococcus. Strep bacteria pass from one person to another when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or touches another person or… Read more »
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