Many people are affected by high cholesterol every year. MainStreet Family Care is here to tell you about the causes, diagnosis, treatment methods, complications, and prevention of this chronic disease. What Causes High Cholesterol? High Cholesterol happens when a person’s blood flow is blocked by fatty deposits of cholesterol in the blood vessels. This condition… Read more »
Understanding the Hepatitis B Vaccine
The Hepatitis B Vaccine may be difficult to understand at first. MainStreet Family Care is here to clear up all your curiosities about this vaccine! What Is Hepatitis B? To fully understand the Hepatitis B Vaccine, you must first grasp the idea of what the disease Hepatitis B is. The hepatitis b virus causes Hepatitis… Read more »
3 Must-Haves in an Urgent Care Center
Looking for a new urgent care center? MainStreet Family Care is here to tell you the 3 must-haves for most any urgent care clinic. What Is Urgent Care? Urgent care caters to a variety of minor medical needs. Regardless if you have a migraine or a nasty stomach virus, urgent care facilities are equipped to… Read more »
What Are RSV Symptoms?
Understanding the difference between RSV symptoms and symptoms of other illnesses can be tricky, especially during peak infection seasons. MainStreet Family Care is here to educate you on these symptoms as well as RSV treatment, diagnosis, and prevention methods. What Is RSV? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious respiratory illness. This virus specifically… Read more »
How is the Flu Tested and Treated?
Do you know how the flu is tested and treated? MainStreet Family Care is here to educate you on all things flu testing, treatment, and prevention. Influenza Variants There are several influenza viruses that affect millions of people each year. The two most common flu viruses are Type A and Type B, however many people… Read more »
Now Open: MainStreet Family Care in Athens, GA
MainStreet in Athens, Georgia is now open! We are so excited to be a part of this community and provide quality care to Athens. We extend a huge thank you for being so welcoming! Below are some answers to our frequently asked questions: What Are Your Hours? MainStreet is open late, seven days a week!… Read more »
Now Open: MainStreet Family Care in Havelock, NC
MainStreet Family Care is proud to announce our clinic in Havelock, North Carolina is now open! We are so excited to begin seeing patients and serving this community. Thank you all for welcoming us! You can find the answers to our most frequently asked questions below. How Do I Schedule An Appointment? No appointments are… Read more »
What is a DOT Physical and Who Needs One?
The Department of Transportation (DOT) oversees regulations involving commercial drivers, logistics operators, and other related occupations. Their goal is to ensure a safe operating environment for drivers and carriers and the general public with which they share the road. To maintain these high standards, the DOT—specifically, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)— requires that… Read more »
Occupational Health: Drug and Alcohol Testing
Keeping a workforce healthy and legally compliant is essential for a business’s productivity. But without regular testing and screening, it’ll be difficult to keep up a safe, healthy, and productive working environment. Occupational health resources in the form of drug screens, an alcohol testing program, workers’ compensation claim evaluations, and other tools can help an… Read more »
All About the Flu Vaccine
Curious about the flu vaccine? MainStreet Family Care has all the information you need to know about receiving your annual flu shot! What Is The Flu? The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious viral infection of the nose, throat and lungs. Influenza viruses A, C and D are most contagious during flu season,… Read more »