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Urgent care facilities play an important role in the healthcare ecosystem by bridging the gap between primary care and the emergency room. These facilities treat immediate health care needs that, while not emergencies, cannot wait for an appointment with one’s primary care provider. Understanding the capabilities of urgent care and the health issues they assist…

HIV testing can help patients understand their current health and prevent spreading the virus to others. Although there continues to be a stigma around HIV, urgent care and primary care providers work hard to make the patient comfortable throughout the testing process. Looking into the basics of HIV and routine testing can reveal how vital…