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Can You Get STD Testing At Urgent Care?

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, January 6 2023

Sexual health is a major part of healthcare, including STDs, but it's a sensitive topic. Urgent care can help without the embarrassment and provide all the information you need. Before making a decision about how to handle your sexual health, take a look at the information below to help you determine if urgent care is the right choice for

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Can I Go To Urgent Care For UTI?

Teri Lou, December 15 2022

If you have pain when peeing, you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI), in which case you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. You may be concerned about what may happen if you do not seek medical help for this relatively mild infection right away. If left untreated, however, it can have major long-term health repercussions....

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What Causes Migraine Headaches?

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, May 19 2022

Migraines are intense headaches that differ from headaches but can be difficult to self-diagnose and treat. However, understanding your options can help to alleviate the symptoms and combat migraines. Find out what options you have available and information to help you understand if your headaches are more and may require special

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How Do You Get A Urinary Tract Infection?

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, September 23 2021

Urinary tract infections can cause significant discomfort. It is due to bacteria that access the bladder, and these require antibiotic treatment.  A visit to your doctor or urgent care is necessary to get a prescription and to ensure your discomfort is actually a UTI and not from another problem that can be more serious. Avoid complications by...

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College Students Get Sick and Injured Too

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, January 26 2021

Thoughts of illness and injuries are generally far from the minds of most college students, but being away from home and on your own for the first time means taking a more active and preventative role in your own health care. Crowded living conditions in dorms and classrooms, interacting with a wide variety of people, late nights and missed meals...

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Treating and preventing sunburn and sun poisoning

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, January 11 2021

Summer weather is now in full swing here in Portland.  As people begin to spend more time outdoors and on the water, sunburn is inevitable. Sunburn is one condition that is easily preventable.  Staying out of the sun is a foolproof way to protect your skin, but this is also not very much fun.  If you want to enjoy the outdoors safely, you need to...

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Understanding and Treating Ear Infections

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, December 1 2020

Many of the patients suffering from ear infections are infants and young children. In fact, nearly half of all the antibiotic prescriptions in the US are written for babies and children with middle ear infections, also known as otitis media. While older children and adults also suffer from earaches and ear infections, children and infants are the...

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Treating Painful Urinary Tract Infections – UTI

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, December 1 2020

With some over-the-counter painkillers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Anyone experiencing severe pain and discomfort with a urinary tract infection should visit Portland Urgent Care immediately. Acute pain can be an indicator that the infection has spread into the kidneys, a very serious development as the infection can be quite damaging to...

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IV Nutrient Therapy and the Modified Myers’ Cocktail

Dr. Mark Hosko, MD, December 1 2020

It’s called a Modified Myer’s Cocktail, and it’s a tidal wave of vitamins and minerals necessary for the proper functioning of more than 200 cellular mechanisms in the body. Because it bypasses the gut and goes straight into the bloodstream. This means a patient gets optimal absorption of nutrients compared to oral supplementation. Patients can...

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