Blog - Family First Urgent Care Conroe | Family, Emergency, Wellness Services

What Are The Top 5 Signs of Heat Stroke

On July 1, 2021 / Urgent Care Services

Houstonians are not strangers to the powerful Texas heat that typically arrives in late spring and can last well into the fall. July and August in the Lone Star State can bring particularly hot temperatures that prompt local weather forecasters to review the top 5 signs ofRead more →

I’m Vaccinated, Now What? Safety After The COVID-19 Vaccine

On June 23, 2021 / COVID-19

For those that are fortunate enough to be completely vaccinated against COVID-19, there can be an immense sense of relief followed by the sentiment of, “I’m vaccinated, now what?” While medical experts say that being fully vaccinated is a big step towards protecting yourself against the coronavirus,Read more →

PCR Testing in The Woodlands: What You Need To Know

On June 17, 2021 / COVID-19

When it comes to detecting the presence of coronavirus, PCR testing is widely considered the gold standard by many healthcare professionals. As the pandemic has progressed, testing sites and opportunities have continued to grow. For those residents living in Montgomery county, PCR testing in The Woodlands isRead more →

15 Minute Molecular PCR Testing Now Available, Perfect for Traveling

On June 3, 2021 / COVID-19

As testing for coronavirus becomes more available, there are a number of different types to choose from, including antigen based, molecular based, fast results, slower results, etc. With so many options it can make knowing what kind of test to get feel a bit overwhelming. However, withRead more →

Difference Between the Flu Vaccine and the COVID Vaccine

On April 13, 2021 / COVID-19

At what appeared to be the initial onset of coronavirus within the United States, a comparison between the flu and COVID-19 was a part of the conversation. However, despite some initial reports by media, the medical community says there are some critical distinctions between these diseases, asRead more →

What are the Differences in COVID Tests?

On April 5, 2021 / COVID-19

These days, we all have been hearing about the differences in COVID tests that we can receive. Depending on the circumstances, there’s a way to find out if you test positive or negative in as little as 15 minutes or as long as 5-7 days. But whichRead more →

Family First Urgent Care COVID Vaccine Clinic Success

On March 12, 2021 / COVID-19

One of the most exciting things you may see on your news or social media feed these days is the joyous faces of those who have been fortunate enough to have already received a coronavirus vaccine. At the end of February 2021, Family First Urgent Care inRead more →

COVID Mutation & Variants: What You Need To Know

On February 25, 2021 / COVID-19

Over the past year or two, scientists have been able to learn more about coronavirus including what it is, what it looks like, and how to treat it. However, with COVID mutations and some of the new variants now expected to already be in the United States,Read more →

Benefit your Wellness with Nutrition and Weight Loss Programs

On January 29, 2021 / Nutrition and Wellness

Obesity has almost become an epidemic in the United States, leading millions of Americans to seek out nutrition and weight loss wellness programs each year. The prevalence of obesity in 2017 and 2018 was estimated to be just over forty percent in adults and just under twentyRead more →

COVID vs. Flu: What are the Similarities and Differences?

On December 28, 2020 / COVID-19

As the winter season arrives, Americans are potentially dealing with not one but two contagious viruses, COVID-19 and the flu. While the flu is nothing new for healthcare professionals, having that virus go around at the same time as the new coronavirus which can mimic flu symptomsRead more →