Author: MainStreet Family Care

MainStreet Family Care: Our Values

At MainStreet Family Care, our top priority is helping our patients heal and feel better, fast! We value three main concepts: Heal and Feel, WOW, and We Are Family.  Heal and Feel  One of MainStreet’s main objectives is to ensure all patients are able to heal with the help of our compassionate providers. Whether a… Read more »

4 Most Common Upper Respiratory Infections

There are four common upper respiratory infections that people generally contract: sinus infection (sinusitis), common cold, sore throat (pharyngitis), and laryngitis. MainStreet Family Care is here to help you understand how you contract, diagnose, treat, and avoid these infections.  What Is An Upper Respiratory Infection?  Upper respiratory tract infections affect the portion of the respiratory… Read more »

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room (ER)

What’s the difference between urgent care vs. emergency room? MainStreet is here to educate you on when you should seek either level of care.  When You Should Visit An Urgent Care Clinic Due to the increase in urgent care clinics around the country over the past several years, many people seek care at these centers… Read more »

What is Diabetes?

What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the pancreas is unable to create or use adequate insulin. Insulin is a hormone created by the body that allows blood sugar to enter cells and be used for energy, and is essential to sustaining life. There are three distinct types: type 1, type 2,… Read more »