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Professional truck drivers and bus drivers can expect their boss to require a DOT physical or a Department of Transportation physical. The DOT physical exam is a test that everyone who wants to drive a commercial motor vehicle must take (CMV). This test makes sure that all commercial drivers' daily health checks are up to par. In addition, it...
Read MoreWhen people picture college life, they often think of fun social events, packed lecture halls, and long nights of studying. What they don’t always picture is the reality that many college students face early on: getting sick or injured far from home. For many freshmen, this is the first time they’re responsible for their own health care. And...
Read MoreThe children of the East Portland neighborhoods that we at Portland Urgent Care proudly serve face a wide range of childhood health issues, just like kids across the nation. Increasingly, we’re seeing children experience conditions once considered “adult” problems—such as high cholesterol, diabetes, and joint issues. Alarmingly, some kids are...
Read MoreMany patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes express surprise and shock that the disease seemed to sneak up on them out of nowhere. The truth is, however, that blood glucose levels in these individuals have often been elevated for quite some time—usually during what is called the pre-diabetic
Read MoreIt’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...
Read MoreWhen thinking about the medical emergencies that we see here at Portland Urgent Care, the terms “splinter” or “sliver” may not be the emergencies that first come to mind. While most splinters and slivers do not require emergency treatment, there are some cases when you do need to see a doctor or other health care professional to remove the...
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