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A COVID-19 Vaccine is Bringing Hope and Questions

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The COVID-19 vaccine is bringing hope to many Americans. But it also brings many questions. You can’t turn on the news without hearing reports of how the COVID-19 vaccine is being transported to hospitals around the country. It’s a good first step in the right direction! But what about all the questions that come with… Read more »

Hello, Cairo!

Confident female healthcare professional smiles as she uses a stethoscope during a young female patient's well check.

We’re so happy to open our doors to Cairo, Georgia! This is MainStreet Family Care’s second location in Georgia! Locals in Cairo have been more than welcoming and our clinic staff is already doing an amazing job. To make things a little easier for you, our patients, we wanted to answer a few frequently asked… Read more »

4 Things You Should Know About Your Medicaid Plan

A mid adult female doctor sits at her desk across from an unrecognizable senior couple. She laughs with them as she shares good news.

MainStreet Family Care and KidsStreet Urgent Care clinics are proud to accept Medicaid patients! As the largest program providing medical and health-related services to children, families, and individuals in need, Medicaid can be difficult to navigate. We’re here to tell you that navigating Medicaid is about to get easier. Here are 4 things you should… Read more »

Getting a Flu Vaccine During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Female patient with protective face mask waiting for vaccination, doctor in surgical gloves disinfecting her arm

This year there are more questions than usual surrounding the flu vaccine. Please read carefully to ensure you have all the information you need. Flu vaccines are available at MainStreet Family Care beginning Monday, September 14th. Please use our contactless registration system to pre-register for your flu vaccine. When is the best time to get… Read more »

Hello Bainbridge, Georgia!

Close up of a doctor doing a medical exam while both him and the patient are wearing protective masks

We’re so happy to open our doors to Bainbridge, Georgia! This is MainStreet Family Care’s first location in Georgia! Locals in Bainbridge have been more than welcoming and our clinic staff is already doing an amazing job. To make things a little easier for you, our patients, we wanted to answer a few frequently asked… Read more »

Why Your Child Needs a Sports Physical

sports physical teens and kids

School sports are one of the most exciting school-year activities for most kids and teens. It’s a fun way for them to get fit, socialize with friends, and learn how to be part of a team. One important item needed to play a school sport is a sports physical. Here’s a little information about what… Read more »

Contactless Registration at MainStreet

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We are excited to announce contactless registration at MainStreet Family Care and KidsStreet Urgent Care. While you may still have a significant wait, this system allows you to wait from your home or from your vehicle. Please read carefully to familiarize yourself with our process and the safety measures we have put in place. We’ve also added… Read more »

I Need a PCR Test…but What is it Exactly?

Lab technician holding swab collection kit,Coronavirus COVID-19 specimen collecting equipment,DNA nasal and oral swabbing for PCR polymerase chain reaction laboratory testing procedure and shipping

Many people need a COVID-19 PCR test to go on vacation, go back to work, or a physician has requested a PCR test with negative results. So what is a PCR test? Does MainStreet offer PCR testing? Is it the same as rapid testing? Here we explain the difference between the two tests. By the… Read more »