Type 2 diabetes is on the rise in Alabama. Type 2 is the most common type of diabetes. When it comes to type 2 diabetes prevention is very important. It’s especially important to make diabetes prevention a priority if you’re at increased risk. Risk factors include being overweight, having a family history of the disease,… Read more »
October is National Liver Cancer Awareness Month. The liver is one of the largest organs in the body. Most of us know that its function is to filter harmful substances from the blood. The liver also produces bile that helps in the digestion of fats and stores sugar that our bodies use for energy. So… Read more »
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, so what are the risk factors of cancer? Smoking About 80% of lung cancer deaths are thought to result from smoking. The risk among smokers is many times higher than among non-smokers. The longer you smoke and the more packs a day you smoke, the greater your risk. Secondhand… Read more »
What’s the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack? What causes these conditions? And what’s the best way to prevent them? It’s time we get familiar with the facts. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. In addition, it is the leading cause of… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Family Appreciation Week in Eufaula Family Appreciation Week- A week packed full of fun-filled events, dress up days, goodies, and lots of tasty treats, all to show love for the hardworking employees of MainStreet Family Urgent Care. At MainStreet, we are forever thankful for each one of our family members for all of their hard… Read more »
MainStreet Family Urgent Care in Eufaula had a very full and eventful July this year! Dr. Wags was seen all over the community participating in fun events from the beginning of the month all the way to the end! Read more below for a recap of all the great things MainStreet Family Urgent Care and… Read more »
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