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From our family to yours, the NextCare Team would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season. We hope your season is filled with good cheer, great company and fantastic memories!

COVID-19 VS. FLU: Influenza (Flu) and Covid-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, so telling them apart can sometimes be a challenge. In this Health Journal, we have listed a few key topics and laid out the similarities and differences between the flu and COVID-19, which we hope will help you determine what you may be suffering from or how long you may be able to spread each virus. Click here to learn more: https://nextcare.com/health-resources/covid-19-vs-flu/

ALZHEIMER'S: Whether you have been personally affected or someone in your family has, almost all of us have at least heard of this disease. Alzheimer’s in the simplest of terms is the most common form of dementia and is a very progressive disease. With the prevalence of Alzheimer’s today, we put together this Health Journal to dive deeper into the disease and help those who may be trying to learn about it. https://nextcare.com/healt/alzheimers-symptoms-information/

THANKSGIVING SAFETY: Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together, celebrate and catch up with one another. However, one thing that also remains a constant on this holiday is the possible dangers and threats posed by both eating and cooking the turkey. In this piece, we discuss how to stay safe this Thanksgiving from all the usual suspects and how to take extra precautions with COVID-19. https://nextcare.com/health-resou/thanksgiving-safety-tips/

COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOTS: At NextCare, we have seen the impact of COVID-19 firsthand and have tried to give our patients the most modern and best urgent care experience possible. With this in mind, we are NOW offering the Moderna Booster Shots for our patients at select locations. To help, we have created a vaccine page with a full list of locations and FAQ's to help answer any questions you may have. Visit here to learn more or book an appointment, https://nextcare.com/covid-19-vaccine/.

RAPID TESTING: Our clinic locations are currently offering rapid COVID-19 tests to the community. Our COVID-19 rapid tests provide results in as little as 15 minutes, allowing our providers to make the most appropriate and efficient treatment recommendations and infection control decisions. If you are experiencing symptoms or have been possibly exposed, our staff and clinics are here to help. To find out more or to book a time, visit nextcare.com.

VIRTUAL CARE: The emergence of COVID-19 has created a world that has had to adjust and change to fit the current landscape. With the changes brought on by COVID-19, NextCare and the healthcare community has also had to adapt in order to best serve our patients. This has lead NextCare and our family of brands to institute a Virtual Care program to help reach our patients from the comfort and safety of their home and office. In this piece, we will explain what the Virtual Care process is, how it works and what we are able to treat. https://nextcare.com/health-/virtual-care-how-does-it-work/

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS: A New Year is often celebrated and with it comes a fresh start, new opportunities and those famous New Year’s resolutions. These resolutions give us something to root for and a goal to chase at the start of the New Year, but just as easy as they are to come up with, they seem to be just as easy to forget. So in this week's Health Journal, we discuss a few tips and tricks to help your 2021 New Year's resolution be a success. https://nextcare.com//how-to-keep-our-new-years-resolutio/

INFOGRAPHIC: With the emergence of COVID-19, it has made it increasingly more difficult to determine what virus you may be fighting. In our latest infographic, we have broken down some of the common symptoms to help our patients best determine what virus they may have and what course of action would be best to take. Please visit our website to learn more, https://nextcare.com/.

HOLIDAY SAFETY: With Christmas and New Year’s quickly approaching, it’s fun to think about all that the holidays have to offer. However, especially in 2020, the holidays also bring about safety concerns regarding COVID-19 and even regarding those new toys for the kids. In this week’s Health Journal, we discuss how to stay healthy and safe this holiday season and help remind you what to look out for this year. https://nextcare.com/health-resources/holiday-safety-tips/

HEALTHY EATING: The holiday season is often felt to be the happiest time of the year and it’s full of festive lighting displays, small family gatherings and delicious food. For many of us, the holidays are great but they are not always great for our diets and overall health. In this week’s Health Journal, we discuss how to keep your holiday season a little healthier and how there is an abundance of options to make it happen. https://nextcare.com/health-re/healthy-eating-holiday-tips/

WINTER EXERCISE: The winter months are here and with that comes the cold weather, our favorite sweets and inside days. While summer is the perfect time to get outside, exercise and get on the move, the winter months might just be the opposite. In this week’s Health Journal, we discuss how to stay active and safe during these winter months and how we may have more options then we previously thought. https://nextcare.com//how-to-stay-active-during-the-winter/

Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together, celebrate and catch up with one another. But like most things in 2020, Thanksgiving might be a little different then we have come to expect over the years. However, one thing that does remain a constant is the possible dangers and threats posed by both eating and cooking the turkey. In this piece, we discuss how to stay safe this Thanksgiving from all the usual suspects and how to take extra precautions with COVID-19. https://nextcare.com/health-resou/thanksgiving-safety-tips/

NEW WEBSITE: NextCare is proud to announce it has launched a new modern website, geared towards streamlining the experience for its patients. Check us out at - https://nextcare.com/

HEALTHY SKIN: November is National Healthy Skin Month and with skin being our body’s largest organ, it’s important to take care of it. Our skin is important just not in its size, but our skin is visible and is able to tell us a lot about our overall health. Whether it’s acne, skin cancer or any other skin condition, you can learn a lot about what is affecting your body through the skin. In this week’s Health Journal, we take a deep dive into our skin health, how to maintain it and give you some tips to keep your skin healthy over the long term. https://nextcare.com/health-j/healthy-skin-tips-statistics/

NextCare and its family of brands are dedicated to providing patients with the most up-to-date and comprehensive COVID-19 Testing resources. We’re currently offering COVID-19 PCR Swab Testing as well as Rapid COVID-19 Testing (Rapid offered at select locations only). In addition, we are now offering COVID-19 Antibody Testing at select locations as a self-pay service only for a fee of $99. This new antibody testing is an important tool we can provide to our patients, which ...will help them to know if they may have had COVID-19 previously or if they may still be at risk. Please click the links below to find a location near you! COVID-19 TESTING https://nextcare.com/curbside/ COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING https://nextcare.com/covid-19-antibody-testing/

FAQ of the Day: What is the risk of my child becoming sick and are the symptoms different? The CDC reports that based on evidence so far, children do not appear to have any heightened risk for COVID-19 than adults have. Now while some children and infants may have contracted the virus, adults currently make up the majority of cases we have seen. There are other groups of people and those with underlying health conditions that may be at higher risk and that is described in gre...ater detail under Who is at risk?. So far the symptoms of COVID-19 in children are similar to those we have seen in adults. It has also been noted that children who are confirmed to have had the virus, tend to show mild symptoms that consist of a fever, runny nose and cough; vomiting and diarrhea have also been reported. It is also unknown at this time whether some children with underlying health conditions are at a greater risk for severe illness, but there is still much information to be gathered about the impact COVID-19 has on children. For more information and answers to more frequently asked questions, please visit our website, https://nextcare.com/.

FAQ of the Day: How do I prepare my home and family? In this unprecedented time, it’s crucial that we feel safe and prepared to protect and help our families. In addition to following the guidelines under, How to protect yourself, the CDC has listed a few ideas to help you feel more prepared to handle the virus and ensure your family’s safety. 1. Create a plan of action to protect you and your family’s health and talk it over with the people who need to be included, so ever...yone is on the same page. 2. Put a plan in place to help care for those who are at greater risk for serious complications, in particular, older adults and those with medical conditions related to their heart, lungs or kidneys. 3. Get to know your neighbors and find out if there is any community website or social media platform that can help all the local residents stay in touch. 4. Create a list of emergency contacts that include family, healthcare providers, neighbors and other community resources. For more information and answers to more frequently asked questions, please visit our website, https://nextcare.com/

FAQ of the Day: What is the source of the virus and how does it spread? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illness in people but there are other coronaviruses that only infect animals. In rare circumstances, animal coronaviruses have emerged and began to infect people and this is what is suspected to have happened in the case of COVID-19. As a source of reference, both the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)... are examples of coronaviruses that have previously originated in animals and spread to people. As far as how it spreads, the CDC reports it is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person and between people who are in close contact with one another (within 6 feet). COVID-19 can also be spread through respiratory droplets produced when someone coughs or sneezes and these droplets can land in the noses, mouths or be inhaled into the lungs of those nearby. For more information and answers to more frequently asked questions, please visit our website, https://nextcare.com/ See more

Telehealth: NextCare is aware navigating Healthcare during this difficult time can be challenging. We want to remind you we are now offering Telehealth, which allows you to access a provider from the comfort of your home or office through a HIPAA secure platform. With Telehealth, we accept most major insurances, cash pay and medical discount program members. Visit our website to see what can be treated with Telehealth and access our virtual queue to complete the registration process. https://nextcare.com/telehealth/

FAQ of the Day: Will warm weather stop the outbreak of COVID-19? The possibility of warm weather playing a significant role in reducing the rate of transmission of COVID-19 is a topic that has gained a lot of traction. However, at this point the CDC reports it is not yet known what affect the weather and temperature will have on COVID-19. It is not unusual for other viruses that cause the common cold and flu, to spread more in the cold weather months than they do in the warm ...weather months. This does not however, mean it’s impossible to become sick during the warm weather months, so with new information still being gathered on the topic, no definite determination has been made on the potential role a change in weather may have. For more information and answers to more frequently asked questions, please visit our website, https://nextcare.com/. See more

Curbside Care! It is important that you don’t let your essential health care needs go untreated. We want to remind our patients that we are now offering our Curbside Care program, which allows you to drive up and stay in your vehicle while we come to you! We now have over 65 locations that are offering this service, including clinics in AZ, CO, KS, MO, NC, NM, OK, TX, VA, and WY. This program provides safe access to care while practicing social distancing and reducing exposure to others who are sick. With this in mind, we especially encourage our patients experiencing COVID-19 or viral symptoms to use this service. To access Curbside Care, please contact the clinic prior to your visit and for more information or to find a clinic near you, click the link below. https://nextcare.com/curbside/

FAQ of the Day: Why should I use a cloth face mask? The CDC recommends using a homemade or cloth face covering, as the surgical masks and N-95 respirators are critical supplies that we must help preserve for the medical and healthcare workers. Cloth face coverings are simple to make and provide the protection we need while we continue to help our healthcare system and workers in the process. For more information and additional answers to some FAQ’s, please visit our website to learn more! https://nextcare.com/coronavirus-covid-19/

TELEHEALTH SERVICES: NextCare is dedicated to creating a safe and accessible healthcare environment for our patients, so to continue to help serve our communities while we face COVID-19, we are now offering Telehealth. With Telehealth you can access a provider from the comfort of your home or office via the HIPAA secure platform. We accept most major insurance companies, cash pay and medical discount program members. Click below to find out more information and book a time. https://nextcare.com/telehealth/

OPEN: Just a reminder for those needing care in this unprecedented time, NextCare Urgent Care is still OPEN for business. We have protocols in place for COVID-19 to keep our patients and staff safe while allowing us to continue to provide quality healthcare to our community. Please stay safe, and we are here if you need us. To see what services we offer, click the link below. https://nextcare.com/plan-your-visit/services/

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), flu activity remains high and, after falling during the first two weeks of the year, it has increased over the last three weeks. Visit one of our 135+ locations for a fast, convenient and cost-effective way to get the medical attention you need. Walk-ins are accepted or you can check-in online before your visit! Click below to find the nearest location. https://nextcare.com/locations/search/

Influenza has been hitting our local communities hard this year. If you are feeling under the weather with fever, cough, sore throat and body aches, book online or walk in for immediate care.

Please call our Customer Service Center at 888-381-4858 or visit nextcare.com to inquire about our operating hours during the holidays. Thank you for your understanding and please enjoy your time with your loved ones!