Routine check-ups are common during childhood at specific milestones, before school, or before joining a sports team. However, annual physicals are just as important for adults too! Drs. Ines Munoz De Laborde and Svetlana Burkhead know how important preventive care is, and that’s why we provide a variety of physicals here at Physicians Medical Urgent Care,...
The first vaccine was invented in 1796 by Dr. Edward Jenner, and since then, vaccines have inoculated billions of people against infectious diseases. Vaccines have nearly eradicated certain infections, such as polio, in the United States. Despite the major successes and the research on vaccines, there are still many myths...
If you or a loved one has lupus, you know it’s difficult to describe and tough to treat. The symptoms range from mild rashes and fatigue to serious complications like damage to your kidneys, heart, lungs, or brain. Perhaps the most mysterious part about lupus is why it does what...
Asthma affects over 5.1 million children, and unfortunately, 44% of those children have experienced asthma attacks in the past year. In addition to taking long-term control medication, many kids can help reduce the risk of asthma attacks by avoiding their triggers. But what are asthma triggers, and what can you do...
Each year, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) records millions of Americans who are sick with the flu yet the real numbers may be even higher due to people who treat the flu at home and never seek medical care. Flu season can impact people in many ways from being physically ill...
If you’re planning on immigrating to the United States, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires that you undergo an immigration physical. These physicals are an important part of the naturalization process, but is it enough to allow you to live in the United States? This is a question that Drs....
Whether you’re feeling under the weather, you sustained an injury, or you suspect you have an infection, medical care can help you feel better … but which type of care do you need? While primary care practices help you manage chronic conditions and emergency rooms treat emergencies and life-threatening issues, urgent...
Alcohol tests are a type of screening test used to measure how much alcohol is in your body. There are many reasons you might need an alcohol test, but they’re often included in many types of pre-employment health screenings. Some employers also require routine alcohol tests. Both drug and alcohol testing is part...
Occupational medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on work-related injuries. Occupational medicine, sometimes called occupational health, also focuses on preventing work injuries. For example, Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals, an occupational medicine service, help prevent automobile accidents related to undiagnosed medical conditions, such as epilepsy. But how do you know...
Hepatitis B and C are both viral infections, and they both affect your liver, but there are many differences 一 including how they’re spread and how they’re treated 一 between the two. One major difference is that there is a vaccine for hepatitis B, but not for C. In this article, Drs. Ines...
When your throat hurts, you might be tempted to peek at your throat in the mirror. You might expect to see some redness, but what about white pus patches? White pus patches are often associated with strep throat, but that’s not the only reason you discover white spots in your throat....
When you’re immigrating to the United States, you must receive an immigration physical as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This physical is an important part of your immigration process because it can help rule out any medical-related grounds of inadmissibility. In addition to ruling out grounds of...
Maybe your employer has offered you a job contingent on the results of drug testing? Maybe you’re required to receive drug testing after a work-related accident? There are many reasons why you may have been referred to Physicians Medical Urgent Care in San Jose, California for drug testing. In this...
An immigration physical is a necessary part of immigrating to the United States. Because this physical is needed in order to become a green card holder (permanent resident), this physical is often called a green card medical exam. If you or a family member are awaiting an immigration physical, you...
Did you know that, in addition to urgent care services, we also offer physicals at Physicians Medical Urgent Care? Dr. Ines Munoz De Laborde and Dr. Sveltlana Burkhead offer a variety of physicals at our San Jose, California office, including school, camp, sports, immigration, and pre-employment physicals. In this article,...
When you’ve injured yourself and require a suture, it’s important to know what your options are. Depending on the size of the wound, location and severity, your doctor may recommend a wide array of suture options. At Physicians Medical Urgent Care, Dr. Ines Munoz De Laborde and Dr. Sveltlana Burkhead...
You find yourself suddenly ill. Is it a good idea to go to urgent care or the ER? Urgent care offers a variety of benefits to those who need quick and convenient care. Most urgent care centers are equipped to help you with non-life threatening conditions like strep throat, UTIs,...
An immigration physical is a necessary step in the process if you choose to immigrate to the United States. Also known as a green card medical, immigration physicals ensure public safety removes the grounds for inadmissibility for entering immigrants. At Physicians Medical Urgent Care, Dr. Ines Munoz De Laborde and...
You’ve probably heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” It’s true that eating well and taking care of yourself can lead to fewer health conditions, and so can a yearly physical. A yearly physical is recommended for babies, children, and adults. It’s important to get a...
We’ve all been there before. Having a persistent sore throat is both uncomfortable and a bit of a question mark. So what’s causing your sore throat and why won’t it go away? A persistent sore throat is categorized as a sore throat that recurs multiple times (chronic). It may be...
Vaccines are the ultimate protector. Vaccines stimulate your immune system to produce antibodies and protect your body against harmful, sometimes deadly, diseases. As we age, it’s important to stay up-to-date with your vaccine schedule and ensure you are receiving vaccines according to your age, health, and need. At Physicians Medical...
What is urgent care? Urgent care centers are exactly as the name implies: a place to receive urgent care for medical conditions that aren’t life threatening.Many do not require appointments, which allows for quick and convenient access when you need it most. A lesser-known fact: every year in the United...
The statistics surrounding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States are nothing short of eye-opening. To start, one in two people will contract an STD by age 25, and there are 20 million new diagnoses of STDs each year in the US. At Physicians Medical Urgent Care, our team...
A sore throat can leave you feeling run down, hoarse, and unable to eat or speak normally. Luckily, most sore throats are caused by viruses and go away on their own. On the other hand, strep throat is caused by bacteria and requires antibiotic treatment. At Physicians Medical Urgent Care...
Urinary tract infections are very common and can usually be treated at home if diagnosed early. However, if left untreated, UTIs can cause serious complications such as fever, chills, and kidney problems. Here at Physicians Medical Urgent Care in San Jose, California, Dr. Sveltlana Burkhead and Dr. Ines Munoz De...
One simple way to protect your health is to see your primary care provider for an annual physical. That’s because preventing an illness is far better than treating one! Over 130 million Americans live with some form of chronic disease, yet only about half get the care they need. An...