Alex City Blog

Should You Get Tested or Retested for COVID-19?

Infected Swab Test Sample in Doctor Hands. COVID-19 Epidemic and Virus Outbreak.

As summer begins and COVID-19 cases in Alabama increase, you may wonder, “When should I get tested? If I’ve been tested already, do I need to get retested?” The simple answer is this: anyone can walk-in to MainStreet Family Care to be tested at any time for the virus or for antibodies. MainStreet Family Care… Read more »

What Families are Missing Most

A mother stands with her daughter, visiting senior parents but observing social distancing with a glass door between them. The granddaughter puts her hand up to the glass, the grandfather and grandmother doing the same. A small connection in a time of separation during the Covid-19 pandemic.

One thing many families are missing the most during the COVID-19 pandemic is EACH OTHER. Now that restrictions have been lifted and businesses are reopening, many families are coming together again and visiting with grandparents. Complete self-isolation is the only way to currently avoid getting ill. But many of us desperately need to connect with… Read more »

Looking for a New Primary Care Provider?

doctor holding stethoscope

Are you looking for a new primary care provider? We want you to know that you can rely on the MainStreet Family for all of life’s little emergencies. To make life a little easier, we’re excited to offer primary care for our patients as well! We’re here for life’s bumps and bruises and now we… Read more »

When to Visit MainStreet Family Care

Shot of a young woman suffering from stomach cramps at home

Staying at home to avoid the risk of infection is part of our new normal. So when do you stay home and when do you make a visit to MainStreet Family Care? Many of us are staying at home to protect others, to protect ourselves, and to maintain our overall health. However, studies are showing… Read more »

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus

COVID-19 testing sample

This article was last edited on June 26, 2020. This post is for the many people in our community who are wondering about Coronavirus and what it means for Alabama. We want to make the current information readily available to you. Here’s what you need to know about coronavirus. What is Coronavirus? COVID-19 is a… Read more »

Summer Fun In Alexander City!

We had a fantastic and busy Summer in Alexander City!  MainStreet Family Urgent Care and Dr. Wags kicked off Summer by sponsoring KidsFest at the Lake Martin Innovation Center.  We had a fun time meeting kids from Summer camps in the area!   We were also fortunate enough to be a part of Mamie’s Place… Read more »

Fun in The Summer Sun!

MainStreet Family Urgent Care’s Sylacauga clinic has had a busy Summer!  Dr. Wags has been traveling from Alexander City to Childersburg putting smiles on faces.  Here’s a look at some of our fun events from the Summer: Dr. Wags and the MainStreet team had a great time at Dayspring Worship Center in Sylacauga.  Their annual… Read more »