Wilmington Urgent Care & Family Clinic

The clinic is still open regular hours! We are here for all your healthcare needs during this uncertain time. We are also offering virtual consultations for less complex complaints at this time. Please contact the clinic if you have any questions regarding in person or virtual consultations. (310)522-4200 Hours of operation:... Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm Saturday: 9am-5pm See more

We are still open to see patients! We have enacted screening protocols per the CDC recommendations, but are still available for your healthcare needs. Our clinic hours have not changed and we are still open from 9a-7p Monday-Friday and 9a-5p on Saturday. We are not offering coronavirus testing during this time and if you believe you meet the criteria for testing, please contact your local health department or primary care provider for further instructions. ... Attached is the most recent update from the CDC regarding ways to take care of yourself at home during this time if you or a family member has suspected Covid-19 or has come into contact with someone who has Covid-19. Remember to wash your hands and disinfect surfaces in your home daily!

Flu shots now available for our PCP patients! Stop by today to receive your flu vaccine before flu season really hits! Hours: Mon-Fri 9a-7p and Saturday 9a-5p

Nexplanon is now available in the clinic for our primary care patients and those with Family PACT insurance! Nexplanon is a long acting form of contraceptive that is implanted in your upper arm. Nexplanon provides pregnancy prevention for up to 3 years and is over 99% effective. Call today to schedule your consultation!... (310) 522-4200

October is breast cancer awareness month! Monthly self- breast exams and mammograms are the best screening tools for most people to detect early cancerous changes. Statistics show that less than 70% of women who are recommended to have yearly mammograms are actually up to date on their screening.... Current guidelines recommend screening mammograms every 1-2 years for most women over age 40 and even earlier for certain women. Breast cancer doesn't just affect women- it's estimated that in 2019 there will be over 2000 men affected by breast cancer. That's why monthly self-breast exams are so important! Call your healthcare provider today to schedule an appointment to discuss your need for a screening mammogram and self- breast exams!

We have received the VFC influenza vaccinations in clinic today! Who is eligible to receive these vaccines: Anyone under age 18 who has medi-cal insurance Anyone under age 18 without insurance. Consultation fee applies... We will keep you updated when vaccinations are received for our primary care patients! Clinic hours: Mon-Fri 9a-7p, Saturday 9a-5p

Flu season is almost upon us! Over the next few weeks we will be sharing important information regarding the influenza vaccination. First up today: Lets dispel some common myths about the flu vaccination!... Myth #1: The flu vaccine gives you the flu - The flu vaccination is an inactivated form of the influenza virus, therefore it cannot give you the actual flu. Some report mild body aches and soreness at injection site after their vaccination. This is a normal side effect and typically resolves within 1-2 days. Myth #2: I never get sick so I don't need the flu vaccine. - When you receive the flu vaccination you're not only protecting yourself but those around you. It's especially important for those who are around small children, those with compromised immune systems or the elderly to receive the flu vaccination. Myth #3: If I get the flu vaccine I cannot get the flu. - While the likelihood that you'll get the flu is lessened after receiving the flu vaccine, the risk still exists. The influenza vaccination is not effective against the flu for up to 14 days after administration- so it's possible that in this time frame you're exposed to the flu and then may become ill. What the flu vaccine does is helps to reduce the strength and duration of symptoms should you contract the flu after it becomes fully effective Flu vaccinations should be arriving to the clinic very soon for our primary care patients- we will keep you updated! Otherwise, most local pharmacies have them on hand now!

September is national head lice prevention month! Head lice is a common nuisance that usually occurs in breakouts at schools and daycare facilities. Head lice are small, winged insects that live in the hair. A common misconception is that those with head lice have dirty hair- head lice actually love clean hair! Treatment of head lice isn't always an easy task- removing all of the live insects and their eggs (nits) is tedious and daunting. There are several over-the-counter p...roducts available to help kill the lice. Head lice can be prevented through some easy steps: - avoid sharing anything that touches the hair or hair such as combs or hats - avoid coming into contact with someones head if you suspect they have head lice - do not lie on beds, couches, pillows or blankets that have come into contact with someone that has head lice If your head lice seems to be resistant and won't go away no matter what you try- visit your healthcare provider for further assistance!

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day weekend- we will be closed on Monday, Sept 2nd to enjoy the day with our friends and families. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept 3rd.

School is back in session and we are seeing a rise in upper respiratory infections here in the clinic! Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are preventable viral illnesses- prevention comes in the form of good hand washing, covering your mouth when sneezing/coughing and not sharing food or drinks with those you think may be sick. URIs don't usually require antibiotic treatment as they're typically caused by viruses. Symptoms include: cough, sore throat, low-grade fever (usuall...y <101F), ear pain, congestion and body aches. Treatment is aimed at eliminating your symptoms. Most treatments for URIs are available over the counter at your local pharmacy or grocery store. If you think your illness may be more than a URI come by for a visit today! Clinic hours: M-F 9a-7p, Sat 9a-5p

Here at Wilmington Urgent Care & Family clinic we get lots of questions about HPV and what it is. HPV is the human papillomavirus.- it is transmitted through sexual intercourse and it's estimated that over 80% of people have the virus within their body- HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. HPV can be transmitted from one person to another even when there are no symptoms present. Most people's immune systems are able to clear the virus without any complicatio...ns and they may never even know they have the virus. HPV can cause cervical and other cancers including cancer of the vulva, vagina, penis, or anus. It can also cause cancer in the back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils. There is currently no test to determine if someone has HPV, the only way that someone might know if they have HPV is if they test positive on a routine pap smear or if they develop warts or other symptoms. Prevention is key regarding HPV. There is a vaccination available to prevent against the most common cancer causing types of HPV and right now it's recommended up until age 26. Safe sex practices can also help to prevent against HPV- using a condom correctly during every sexual encounter. Routine screenings by your healthcare provider can also help detect early changes to cervical cells that may lead to cervical cancer. Talk to your healthcare provider today if you think HPV vaccination might be right for you or your children. Make sure you're up to date on your preventative health visits with your primary doctor to ensure early detection of abnormalities!

Why do we recommend colon cancer screening? Colon cancer is the #2 cause of cancer deaths in the US and it's more treatable if detected early on before advanced disease. Colonoscopies look for colon polyps which have a high potential to turn into colon cancer. During a colonoscopy the polyp can be removed or treated if necessary. ... A colonoscopy isn't the only way to screen for colon cancer- there are now at home kits that look for blood in the stool that can indicate pre-cancerous or cancerous changes within the colon. Who should be receiving colon cancer screenings? - Any person at age 50 or above - Any person with a personal or family history of colon cancer - Anyone with certain genetic conditions Call today to set up an appointment to discuss whether or not you should be having regular colon cancer screenings (310) 522-4200

Smoking causes harm to more than just our lungs- did you know that smoking can also raise your blood pressure, damage your blood vessels, promote infertility and damage your skin, teeth and gums? Smoking leads to chronic changes in the lungs and blood vessels increasing the risk for lung cancer, mouth and throat cancer, COPD, stroke and heart attack. Smoking increases the risk of death to someone with COPD by 12 times! ... According to the Center for Disease Control: -Just 1 year after quitting smoking, your risk for a heart attack drops sharply -Within 2 to 5 years after quitting smoking, your risk for stroke may reduce to about that of a nonsmoker’s -If you quit smoking, your risks for cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and bladder drop by half within 5 years -Ten years after you quit smoking, your risk of dying from lung cancer drops by half

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in the US. Early detection is key to identifying abnormal cervical cell changes and treating them appropriately. Anyone with a cervix over the age of 21 should consider a pap smear. There are different screening recommendations based on a person's age and history but most commonly recommendations are: -Age 21-30 should be screened for cervical cell abnormalities at least every 3 years... -Age 30-64 should be screened for cervical cell abnormalities and HPV every 3-5 years depending on the type of test that was performed -Once you reach age 65, if previous pap smears have been normal your healthcare provider may recommend to stop screenings Screening recommendations change if you have a screening pap smear that comes back with abnormalities. Your healthcare provider will discuss the options with you. Schedule your appointment for a pap smear with your primary care provider or OB/GYN and they can let you know how often you should be getting screened!

Summer is the time for lots and lots of bug bites! But how do we know what bug bites we need to worry about? Any bug bite associated with colored discharge, fever, body aches or extreme itching should be evaluated by a healthcare provider. Typically most bug bites can be managed at home with an anti-histamine (benadryl) or a topical ointment for itching (calamine lotion or hydrocortisone). Protect yourself when outside by wearing long pants and shirts when you're in an area with a lot of bugs- make sure to use pest repellent too!