valley Blog

What to Expect: COVID-19 Testing

nurse uses laptop in hospital or doctor's office.

We get a lot of questions about what to expect when you come into the clinic for COVID-19 testing. Here we’ll walk you through it and give you a few tips that might make testing and getting your results a little easier. Set Up a Patient Portal Account If you’d like, you can do this… Read more »

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 »

Summer Camp Safety During COVID-19

Two boys enjoying kayaking on lake on sunny summer day

Summer camp safety during COVID-19 is something many families are trying to navigate. In the midst of the pandemic, community summer programs are going to look a lot different this year. While some parents are deciding whether or not to send their children to camp, many others don’t have a choice. For many families, community… 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?

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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 »

Dr. Wags Goes Back To School!

This month Dr. Wags went back to school! During the month of August, we have celebrated so many Back to School events and loved being able to be a part of this new time in so many children’s lives. First, we had our Back Pack Giveaway! We stuffed a backpack full of all the school supplies… Read more »

MainStreet Presents: Hometown Fourth Of July Festival

What to do this Fourth of July   Happy Independence Day from MainStreet Family Urgent Care! We celebrated the holiday this year by hosting Valley’s first ever Hometown Fourth of July Festival! The event was set at a field on Fob James Drive, beside the recently closed Steak n’ Shake. About 600 people came out… Read more »

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!

Medical and donor concepts

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week to all our MainStreet & KidsStreet practitioners! At MainStreet Family, we encourage praise and increased recognition of the importance, education and care behind a certified Nurse Practitioner. What exactly is a Nurse Practitioner? A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse (RN) with advanced training in diagnosing and treating illness. They have the knowledge and training to manage… Read more »

Beulah High School Hallow-Homecoming 2017

The Valley MainStreet Family Urgent Care clinic was invited to participate in the Annual Hallow-Homecoming Festival at Beulah High School! Dr. Wags was happy to attend along with our spirited Community Educator, Carly Byrd!   The kids really went all out from princesses to pirates to Paw Patrol. All of the Beulah High football players… Read more »