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Common Cold or Flu? Symptoms That Should Send You to Urgent Care

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, October 13 2025

Getting a cold or flu is a common experience. Most of the time, these illnesses can be treated at home with rest and over-the-counter medications. However, there are certain symptoms that signal it's time to seek medical help. Adults with a sustained fever of more than 102 degrees, difficulty breathing, severe dehydration, or persistent vomiting...

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When to Visit Urgent Care vs. the Emergency Room: Making the Right Choice

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, October 13 2025

Knowing whether to visit urgent care vs the emergency room can save time, money, and potentially lives. Urgent care is best for non-life-threatening conditions like minor injuries, fevers, and infections, with shorter wait times and lower costs than ER visits. Urgent Care clinics are open evenings, weekends, and holidays when regular doctors'...

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Difference Between Urgent Care and Emergency Room

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, September 11 2025

If you’re in a life-threatening situation with chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, or are having a stroke, visit the emergency room. Specialists who can diagnose and respond immediately to life-threatening emergencies are available 24/7 and can provide rapid interventions, surgeries, or hospitalization. If your symptoms are...

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Can I Get a Doctor’s Note From Urgent Care?

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, June 10 2025

A doctor's note, also known as a sick note, is an official document provided by a healthcare professional confirming a patient's medical condition and the need for time off from work, school, or other responsibilities. It includes details about the diagnosis, the duration of time required for recovery, and any specific recommendations or...

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What Causes Shingles?

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, April 30 2025

Preventing shingles in adults, a viral infection that causes a painful rash and blisters can be accomplished by getting the shingles vaccine. If you didn’t get vaccinated as a child, you’re at risk for shingles as an adult because it stays dormant in your system. The vaccine significantly reduces the risk of developing shingles and the severity...

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Urgent Care for Yeast Infection

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, November 1 2024

Yeast infections can be an uncomfortable, disruptive nuisance that interferes sometimes during a woman’s life.  While they aren’t usually serious, they cause irritation, making it important to know how to prevent them and manage them properly when they occur. Visiting an urgent care for a yeast infection can be faster, easier, and more convenient...

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Urgent Care for Ear Infections: When to Go, Symptoms & Treatment

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, November 1 2024

If you're experiencing severe pain, fever, hearing loss, or other concerning ear infection symptoms, visiting our Portland Urgent Care can prevent complications. Prompt treatment from one of our urgent care physicians can help address the infection before it leads to more serious conditions like hearing damage or the spread of the

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How Long Does Back Pain Last After A Car Accident?

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, April 26 2024

Understanding Recovery Timelines and Effective Treatment Options for Car Accident-Related Back Injuries Car accidents are a frequent and overlooked cause of back injuries, ranging from mild strains to severe trauma like herniated discs or spinal fractures. Regardless of speed, force exerted during a collision can cause significant stress on the...

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Can A Car Accident Cause Sciatica Pain? Causes, Symptoms & How to Find Relief

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, April 19 2024

From Impact to Aftermath: Understanding the Link Between Car Accidents and Sciatica Pain Sciatica pain refers to pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back down to the feet. This is caused by nerve compression, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease. Symptoms are characterized by...

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How To Relieve Neck Pain After A Car Accident

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, April 12 2024

Learn How To Treat Neck Pain After A Car Accident Suffering from neck pain is common following a car accident, and is attributed to the sudden impact and rapid movement of the head during a collision. While it may initially seem minor, neck pain can indicate underlying injuries including muscle strains, whiplash, or spinal cord

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