Meningococcal Infection in College students

On 9:30 AM by Anonymous
Certain teens and young adults have a higher risk of getting meningococcal disease. College students, especially freshmen who live in dorms and military recruits, are at increased risk compared with others in this age group. It’s important to know how to protect yourself because meningococcal...

The 'Why' Behind Contraceptive Failure

On 7:55 AM by Anonymous
If you use contraceptives and suddenly find yourself pregnant, you may wonder why your chosen method of birth control failed to work. The fact is that an overwhelming 53% of unplanned pregnancies occur in women who are using contraceptives. And while you may think that only teenagers and young...

Herpes Testing: How is it Done?

On 12:00 PM by Anonymous
What is Herpes? Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by two related, but different viruses- herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). It is a very common disease that affects an estimated minimum of 45 million people in the US. Herpes...

Certified Urgent Care Center Category 1

On 1:08 PM by Anonymous
We have been awarded the Certified Urgent Care Center Category 1 designation By the Urgent Care Association of Ameri...

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On 1:04 PM by Anonymous
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Walk in for your FREE FLU SHOTS

On 1:01 PM by Anonymous
GOOD NEWS! Walk in for your FREE FLU SHOTS AT BOTH OF OUR NEW YORK DOCTORS URGENT CARE LOCATIONS. While supplies la...

Emergency Contraception: What is it?!

On 9:08 AM by Anonymous
What is emergency contraception? Emergency contraception, or emergency birth control, is used to help keep a woman from getting pregnant after she has had sex without using birth control or if the birth control method failed. If you are already pregnant, emergency contraception will not work.   What...

Vaccination: HPV

On 10:21 AM by Anonymous
HPV Vaccines HPV vaccines protect against a very common sexually transmitted virus called HPV or human papillomavirus. HPV infects at least 50% of sexually active people at some point in their lives. The virus often clears on its own. If it persists, it can lead to cervical, anal, and throat...

How to: HIV Testing

On 7:49 AM by Anonymous
HIV Testing at a Glance People may live longer if they know they are infected with HIV and get treatment A normal part of health care Widely available Up to 1 out of 4 people who have HIV don't know it. Knowing if you have HIV can be essential to your sexual health. If you...

Did You Know? STD and STI Q&A for College Students

On 10:53 AM by Anonymous
STI/STD Questions and Answers       Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly called STDs, are diseases that are spread by having sex with someone who has an STD. You can get a sexually transmitted disease from sexual activity that involves the mouth, anus, vagina, or penis. According...

January: Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

On 9:19 AM by Anonymous
    If you don't already know, January is Cervical Cancer Awarenss month. As the month of January brings cervical cancer into focus, it’s time to increase public understanding of the disease, including its prevalence, approaches to screening and prevention, treatment options, and resources...
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