Main Street Family Care Blog

October is SIDS Awareness Month

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 »

Dr. Wags Visits Childersburg Elementary

Childersburg Elementary

Dr. Wags paid a visit to Childersburg Elementary in September. Dr. Wags spent time with lots of students and taught them about germs, how they’re spread, and the right way to sneeze and cough! Our Friends at Childersburg Elementary Dr. Wags stays busy around town, but one of his favorite things to do is teach… Read more »

Join us in celebrating Child Health Day on October 1st!

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 »

Dr. Wags Goes to Talladega Parks

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 »

Flu Shot Friday at MainStreet

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 »

What You Need to Know About Strep Throat

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 »

MainStreet Family Urgent Care attends 2nd Marion Made Challenge September 2018

MainStreet Family Urgent Care sponsors 2nd Annual Marion Made Challenge!  MainStreet Family Urgent Care was a GOLD sponsor for Marion Military Institute’s 2nd Marion Made Challenge. Our contribution helps extend MMI’s mission to develop the future leaders of America. The Marion Made Challenge started to expand fundraising efforts cadets clubs, test out their brand new obstacle… Read more »

An Amazing August at MainStreet

Dr. Wags goes back to school August

We had an amazing August this month at MainStreet Family Urgent Care in Eufaula! August brought lots of last-minute summer fun and a perfect start to back-to-school adventures that will continue throughout the year! We loved every minute that this month had to offer, and we are recapping it all for you in this article,… Read more »

Third Annual MainStreet Bark in The Park

On August 25, MainStreet Family Urgent Care presented the third annual MainStreet Bark in The Park at Central Park in Sylacauga.  This yearly fundraiser gathers the Sylacauga community together to raise money for the Sylacauga Animal Shelter and The Feral Dogs of Avondale Mills. The presenting sponsors for this year’s fundraiser were YEA 106.5, The Sylacauga News,… Read more »