Sunday, November 1, 2015

Keep Safety and Urgent Care Needs in Mind when Joining Running Events


If you live in Spokane Valley, love walking or running, and want to show support for victims of domestic abuse, you might be interested in participating in this year’s Stomp Out Abuse Run/Walk. On its 5th year, the event will be held on September 19 starting at the Riverfront Park - divided into 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run categories. Everyone is invited and strollers are welcome, but no pets or bikes are allowed on the race course. As detailed by Athlete Path, a sports site presenting event details and the registration platform, registration fee is at $20; Proceeds of which will be contributed to 15-week free services for domestic abuse victims. Online registration is until September 18 but race-day registration (cash or check only) will be open from 8:00 AM ‘til the pre-race assembly.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Insect Bites and Urgent Care: What You Should Know About Black Flies


"Seeing flies on your food is disgusting enough; what more if they suck the blood out of you? You heard it right. Not all flies just buzz around, cowardly waiting for a chance to land on your food. Some actually bite and feed on the blood of both humans and animals. One such species that inhabit Spokane’s running streams and rivers are black flies. Black flies typically target the area around the eyes, scalp, and ears, and sometimes exposed arms and legs. According to the Spokane Regional Health District, these parasites tend to crawl into sleeves, neckbands, boot tops, and other areas, particularly the head beneath a hat. In order to suck blood, the black fly (female only) cuts a hole in the skin and injects an anti-coagulant for a smooth feeding. The bites are painful, itchy, and can cause swelling for many days, in which case visiting your local urgent care center in Spokane Valley may provide you relief."
https://ushxworkssvc.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/insect-bites-and-urgent-care-what-you-should-know-about-black-flies/

Monday, June 29, 2015

Barbecue Season in Full Swing! Heed Spokane Valley Urgent Care Tips


Spokane Valley’s barbecue season is in full swing! Have you had your fair share of delectably smoky treats yet? The participants of the Smoke in the Valley BBQ Championship last April surely have, and they kicked off the grilling and roasting season with the best in the city. Some even had the chance to take classes and become certified through a large national barbecue association. Others simply contented themselves to watching the barbecue competition and getting tips from some of the best teams in the country. Of course, you can’t afford to skimp on your health and safety whenever you plan to fire up your grill. You also have to take extra caution whenever you’re hosting barbecue parties in your home and you have several attendees, including kids. Heed these Spokane Valley urgent care tips, so you can prevent illnesses and injury, and have a more enjoyable barbecue season:
https://ushxworkssvc.wordpress.com/2015/04/20/barbecue-season-in-full-swing-heed-spokane-valley-urgent-care-tips/

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Spokane Valley Urgent Care: Weighing In on Common Household Allergens


In an effort to make the city cleaner and healthier for everyone, Spokane Valley officials initiated a street sweeping program for residential areas. It started early in March and will continue until May during weekdays from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM. The program will certainly help in improving air quality in the city’s streets. However, the dust that would be lifted by sweepers can be problematic if people with allergies or asthma are exposed to it. Of course, outdoor dust won’t be the only culprit for a sudden flurry of allergy or asthma attacks this spring. There are also several everyday household allergens that can prompt these immune reactions. Learn more about those pesky triggers that are commonly dealt with by clinics providing urgent care in Spokane Valley.
https://ushxworkssvc.wordpress.com/2015/03/17/spokane-valley-urgent-care-weighing-in-on-common-household-allergens/