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woman wearing sunglasses at the beach and sunscreen following dermatologist advice
Mar 16, 2021

Simple skincare tips for Spring Break

MedHelp’s Kay Ellen Willoughby, MD, shares spring break skincare tips, whether you’re going to the beach or just spending time enjoying spring in Birmingham.
Woman in lab using a microscope to research coronavirus variants
Mar 01, 2021

More COVID-19 questions: What about mutations and asymptomatic spread?

You’ve probably heard about the new coronavirus variants and the threat of the asymptomatic spread of COVID-19. How concerned do you need to be?
woman with glasses looking up answers to covid questions on the internet
Feb 22, 2021

COVID-19 FAQ: Testing, Follow-up, and Quarantine

Although COVID has been around for a year now, many still have questions about COVID-19. We’re answering your questions about testing, follow-up, & quarantine.
exterior drop off at medhelp urgent care clinic lakeshore homewood
Feb 08, 2021

Reasons to Visit Urgent Care

You might be surprised at all of the things your urgent care clinic can treat. Our urgent care clinics are prepared to treat your non-emergency medical issues.
man reclining on couch with green cast on broken foot after going to urgent care
Jan 26, 2021

Urgent Care or ER?

Do you know when you should go to the ER and when you can go to an urgent care clinic instead? We're here to help you find the right care at the right time.
woman thinking about different healthy resolutions to make in 2021
Jan 11, 2021

The Healthy Resolution You Need This Year: Get a Primary Care Doctor

Need a resolution you can actually keep to improve your health in 2021? Resolve to get a primary care doctor this year and see surprising health benefits.
man with symptoms of covid-19 talking with a medhelp telehealth virtual doctor
Dec 21, 2020

Everything you ever wanted to know about telehealth (but were too afraid to ask)

Telehealth appointments are required for a COVID-19 test at MedHelp, but did you know telehealth is helpful for other types of medical care too?
santa celebrates christmas and is immune to covid19 in 2020
Dec 10, 2020

Christmas Q&A

Wondering if Santa’s at risk of getting COVID-19 as he delivers presents this year? We’ve got answers to some of your most pressing questions about celebrating…
woman confused about the difference between flu and covid19
Nov 23, 2020

COVID-19 vs. Flu: What's the difference?

Flu season is coming and COVID-19 is already here. Do you know how to tell the difference between the two illnesses if you get sick?
woman getting a flu shot from a nurse at medhelp urgent care clinic in birmingham
Nov 19, 2020

This Year's Flu Data is a Head Scratcher

Dr. Jordan Vaughn spoke with ABC 33/40 news reporter Andrew Donley about this year’s flu season. The data may surprise you.
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