If you don’t have a health care insurance plan or prefer to pay for medical treatment out-of-pocket, urgent care clinics offer competitive self-pay rates for on-demand tests, treatments, and medical services. If you live in the Metroplex, Integra Urgent Care provides affordable, on-demand medical care without insurance. We understand that navigating health insurance and payment options can be challenging, and our offices are always available to answer any questions or inquiries related to insurance or payment options. Our qualified and experienced healthcare providers at Integra Urgent Care ..read more

Urgent care centers (or walk-in medical clinics) treat all non-life-threatening, non-chronic health conditions for patients 3 months and older. Each year, over 120 million U.S. patients seek medical care at an urgent care center, and these numbers continue to climb as urgent care adoption increases. For life-threatening situations, skip the urgent care and go straight to the nearest emergency room (ER). All chronic health conditions should be treated by a primary care physician. 10 most common reasons patients visit an urgent care center for treatment: Cold & Flu Sprains, Strains & ..read more

When you start experiencing symptoms of a sickness coming on, it’s important to know what illness you are dealing with so you can address the symptoms and begin treatment options if they are available. Flu, strep throat, common colds, and even allergies, often have similar symptoms in patients, which can make diagnosis and treatment challenging. This article identifies the similarities and differences between these conditions, so you understand what is causing your body to react and what treatment options are available so you can start feeling better quickly. In this article, we’ve compiled a ..read more

Dealing with a bleeding nose is never pleasant. Nose bleeds can occur for various reasons, such as weather conditions or prescription medications. A nosebleed, also known as “epistaxis,” is a relatively common condition. Most nosebleeds occur in the part of the nose you can touch with your finger and are caused by a broken blood vessel. Nosebleeds can also occur farther back towards the sinus cavity, and in these cases, it may be an indicator of a more serious condition. Common reasons for nose bleeds. Dry weather Blowing your nose Picking your nose A broken nose Taking certain medications Sn ..read more

If you’re not feeling well and don’t think it’s an emergency, where do you go? Consider visiting an urgent care center. Urgent care walk-in centers are an excellent option for people who need immediate medical attention but don’t want to pay 10x more for care at an Emergency Room or wait for an appointment with their primary care physician. Urgent care medical centers are becoming increasingly more popular because they offer on-demand healthcare for non-life-threatening, non-chronic medical conditions, and are a convenient and affordable healthcare alternative to emergency rooms and primary ca ..read more

The cost of most health insurance plans continues to rise and so does the number of Americans who do not have health insurance. Whether you have insurance or not, the cost of healthcare is significant, so you need a plan on where to receive care if/when the need arises for you or a family member. If you are looking to access lower cost healthcare without compromising on quality (whether you have insurance or not) visit an urgent care clinic. Urgent care centers are a great option for both insured and non-insured patients as they treat a wide variety of non-life-threatening medical conditions ..read more

If there’s one thing that has changed dramatically in the healthcare space during the pandemic, it has been the rise of urgent care adoption in the US. Urgent Care has grown steadily over the past 25 years, although COVID-19 accelerated this growth as urgent care providers were able to quickly adapt to fluid restrictions and healthcare needs of local patients who were not getting served by their primary care or other healthcare providers. As of 2019, the number of urgent care clinics in the US totaled almost 10,000 urgent care centers (1) and is still continuing to grow reflecting American’s d ..read more

For anyone who participates in sports activities, they understand injuries are a part of the game. So, when an injury occurs what healthcare provider should you go to first to get medical treatment? Urgent care clinics provide an amazing healthcare option to treat sports injuries for several important reasons. First, urgent care clinics provide high-quality medical care provide much faster than your personal doctor (or general practitioner) because you don’t have to schedule an appointment – you can just walk in. Walk-in clinics provide diagnostic services, X-rays, and lab testing to provide ..read more

It’s that time of year again – flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and allergies are in full swing. For some people, this means a few sneezes and a runny nose. For others it can result in a full-blown asthma attack or a weeks-long battle with sinus infections. So how do you know if you’re one of the unlucky ones with allergies? Seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis, are a type of allergy that occur at specific times of the year. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, “more than 50 million Americans live with various types of allergies every year”[1]. Wh ..read more

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (or “RSV”) is a respiratory virus that often causes mild symptoms that are similar to the common cold or flu. Like cold and flu, people who contract RSV usually recover in 7-14 days. Serious cases can develop, though, and these cases are more common in infants and older adults with RSV being the leading cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in young children (less than 1 year of age). The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory in June 2021 noting an increase in positive RSV cases in major parts of the US, including Texa ..read more